Volvo Xc90 (2010)
2010 Volvo Xc90
CarHunch analysed 6,867 real MOT records for the 2010 Volvo Xc90. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Volvo XC90 passes its MOT first time in 75.9% of cases, running 4.1 percentage points below the UK average—a concerning gap that widens further when you consider that over half of these vehicles (53.2%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their testing history. Diesel variants, which make up 98% of the cohort, perform marginally worse at 75.8% pass rate compared to petrol models at 82.9%, suggesting fuel type matters for this generation.
At 89,400 miles median mileage, these XC90s are showing their age with an average of 4.1 failures and 22.7 advisories per test—indicating wear-related issues accumulate steadily rather than catastrophically. Before buying, insist on a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the suspension, cooling system, and electrical components, as these tend to generate the bulk of the advisory work on this model.
What to check before buying a 2010 Volvo Xc90
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 53.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 6,721 | 75.8% | 4.16 |
| Petrol (2%) | 146 | 82.9% | 1.99 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Volvo Xc90 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Volvo Xc90 vehicles fall between 73,061 and 106,732 miles.
2010 Volvo Xc90 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 5,304 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Volvo Xc90
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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63.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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57.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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46.6%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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40.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.3%
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
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32.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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