Volvo XC90: brakes MOT failures
Of the 411,468 Volvo XC90 MOT tests in this dataset, 9.1% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2003 and 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6,164 | 17.9% |
| 2004 | 17,770 | 17.7% |
| 2005 | 23,222 | 17.0% |
| 2006 | 18,268 | 15.6% |
| 2007 | 17,976 | 16.1% |
| 2008 | 10,848 | 14.4% |
| 2009 | 21,572 | 13.7% |
| 2010 | 38,028 | 13.1% |
| 2011 | 26,901 | 12.9% |
| 2012 | 18,010 | 11.5% |
| 2013 | 14,645 | 9.8% |
| 2014 | 13,845 | 9.8% |
| 2015 | 15,998 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 30,516 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 31,284 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 35,121 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 32,444 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 16,455 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 14,962 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 7,105 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 309 | 0.7% |
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.