diff --git a/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/cinder_backup/tests.py b/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/cinder_backup/tests.py
index b3f7ce7..7d3442e 100644
--- a/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/cinder_backup/tests.py
+++ b/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/cinder_backup/tests.py
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ class CinderBackupTest(test_utils.OpenStackBaseTest):
             self.cinder_client.volumes,
             cinder_vol.id,
             wait_iteration_max_time=180,
-            stop_after_attempt=15,
+            stop_after_attempt=30,
             expected_status='available',
             msg='Volume status wait')
 
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ class CinderBackupTest(test_utils.OpenStackBaseTest):
             self.cinder_client.backups,
             vol_backup.id,
             wait_iteration_max_time=180,
-            stop_after_attempt=15,
+            stop_after_attempt=30,
             expected_status='available',
             msg='Volume status wait')
         # Delete the volume