Volvo 900 Series MOT data by year
The Volvo 900 Series appears in 21,485 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1984–2021. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 75.3%.
21,485
MOT tests analysed
75.3%
Pass rate
24.7%
Fail rate
1984–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3,590 | 74.8% | 25.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 1,718 | 75.7% | 24.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 3,033 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.0% | 2,146 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.2% | 1,750 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.8% | 1,681 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.1% | 1,528 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.3% | 1,143 |
| 7 | Steering | 3.6% | 775 |
| 8 | Tyres | 3.6% | 771 |
Methodology & source. Based on 21,485 MOT tests. 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.