Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC90
On MOT-testable defects the Audi Q7 comes out ahead: 13.2% of its tests record a failure against 18.7% for the Volvo XC90, a 5.5-point gap. The biggest single difference is brakes, where the XC90 records failures noticeably more often.
13.2%
Q7 fail rate
18.7%
XC90 fail rate
5.51pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Audi Q7 | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 264,265 | 411,468 |
| Pass rate | 86.8% | 81.3% |
| Fail rate | 13.2% | 18.7% |
Where they differ
| Category | Q7 | XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 9.6% |
| Suspension | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Visibility | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Tyres | 5.9% | 5.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.