Kia Sorento vs Volvo XC90
On MOT-testable defects the Volvo XC90 comes out ahead: 18.7% of its tests record a failure against 21.1% for the Kia Sorento, a 2.4-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Sorento records failures noticeably more often.
21.1%
Sorento fail rate
18.7%
XC90 fail rate
2.41pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Kia Sorento | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 227,789 | 411,468 |
| Pass rate | 78.9% | 81.3% |
| Fail rate | 21.1% | 18.7% |
Where they differ
| Category | Sorento | XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8.5% | 4.4% |
| Steering | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Visibility | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Tyres | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Brakes | 8.5% | 9.1% |
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.