Bmw X5 vs Volvo Xc90
On MOT-testable defects, the Bmw X5 (fail rate 16.5%) performed better than the Volvo Xc90 (19.8%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was brakes, where the Xc90 recorded failures more often.
16.5%
X5 fail rate
19.8%
Xc90 fail rate
3.24pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Bmw X5 | Volvo Xc90 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 493,397 | 365,465 |
| Pass rate | 83.5% | 80.2% |
| Fail rate | 16.5% | 19.8% |
Where they differ
| Category | X5 | Xc90 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4.9% | 10.1% |
| Lighting & signalling | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| Tyres | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Suspension | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| Visibility | 3.1% | 2.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.