2022 Volvo XC90 — MOT failures & pass rate
7,105 MOT tests on the 2022 Volvo XC90 are in this dataset, and 90.3% of them passed. Against large SUVs of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), the 2022 XC90 comes out 1.1pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.8% of tests against 1.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 95 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.7% versus 8.8%.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 9.3% of the time against 10.3% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.8% | 554 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.4% | 98 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 73 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 66 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 21 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 95 |
| 2 | Wipers | 79 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 64 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 59 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 32 |
| 6 | Washers | 28 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.6% | 1,603 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.2% | 580 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.8% | 555 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 264 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 192 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 35 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,024 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 3,488 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 396 | 8.8% |
| 90-120k | 113 | 9.7% |
| 120-150k | 36 | 8.3% |
| 150k+ | 48 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 4,228 | 9.3% |
| Diesel | 2,854 | 10.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 198 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 6,880 | 9.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 XC90
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 7.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (7.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Volvo XC90s pass their MOT?
90.3% of the 7,105 2022 Volvo XC90 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volvo XC90?
Tyres, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by visibility (1.4%).
Does the 2022 XC90 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,105 MOT tests. 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.