2021 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,449 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.4% in the 90-120k group versus 8.2% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,449

MOT tests analysed

8.2%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	6.9%	100
2	Visibility	1.4%	20
3	Lighting & signalling	1.0%	14
4	Brakes	0.4%	6
5	Suspension	0.3%	4
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.2%	3

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	19
2	Wipers	15
3	Headlamp aim	11
4	Washers	7
5	Tyre pressure monitoring system	6
6	Brake pads	5

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	23.7%	343
2	Other defects	8.8%	127
3	Brakes	4.4%	64
4	Visibility	3.5%	50
5	Suspension	1.8%	26
6	Lighting & signalling	0.5%	7

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	524	8.2%
30-60k	761	7.4%
60-90k	131	10.7%
90-120k	31	19.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	726	9.1%
2025	712	7.3%

What to check before buying a 2021 Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A

Before buying a 2021 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.9% of tests for this year.

Tyres (6.9% 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 2021 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge As pass their MOT?

91.8% of the 1,449 2021 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Volvo Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A?

Tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by visibility (1.4%).

Does the 2021 Xc90 R- T8 Rcharge A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 19.4% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,449 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.