2021 Volvo XC90 · 2,715 MOT tests
2021 Volvo XC90 reliability
2021 Volvo XC90s fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 19 XC90 years (2,715 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- 12.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 33,735
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,715
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.8% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Volvo XC90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.8%
- Brakes2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Suspension0.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.28%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.25%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.03%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.96%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.97%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.76%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.54%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.58%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.47%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Volvo XC90 reliable?
2021 Volvo XC90s fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 19 XC90 years (2,715 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Volvo XC90 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.28% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.25% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Volvo XC90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Volvo XC90 shows 33,735 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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