Volvo 900 Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 8,075 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 8,075 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 63% of Volvo 900 Series cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 900 Series tends to fail
Share of Volvo 900 Series cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on road wheels, tyres, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Volvo 900 Series reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo 900 Series is about average for its age: 63% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo 900 Series?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo 900 Series in 2024: 13 years and older, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volvo 900 Series MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo 900 Series versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).