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Volvo S90 MOT pass rate and common problems

88.2% of Volvo S90s passed the 2024 MOT (7,633 first tests): 86.7% at the first attempt and 1.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 22% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 78.5 (95% CI 74.1–83.1; 100 = normal).

Volvo S90 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate88.2%incl. 1.5% fixed at the test centre20247633
Passed at the first attempt86.7%all first tests20247633
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 74.1–83.1)78.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 244 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20247633
Biggest excess: Brakes5.4per 1003.9 same-age2019–202429023
Dangerous defects9.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202429023
Advisory items74.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202429023
strip · Volvo S90 · MOT Risk Index · 78.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volvo S90. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 244 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 210 and 289 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volvo S90 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank244of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20247633
Best rank within its 95% interval210rankother models held where they are20247633
Worst rank within its 95% interval289rankother models held where they are20247633

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 77.4 to 78.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volvo S90 MOT, and how often?

Volvo S90 MOTs fail most often on tyres: 7.4 per 100 tests, against 6.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 29,023).

bar · Volvo S90 · Tyres · 7.4 vs 6.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres7.4per 1006.62019–20242143
Brakes5.4per 1003.92019–20241561
Visibility3.5per 1005.22019–20241028
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.5per 1003.82019–2024433
Suspension1.4per 1002.62019–2024401
Body, chassis, structure1per 1000.92019–2024277

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,023 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volvo S90 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volvo S90 is brakes at age 4: 3.6 failures per 100 tests, against 2.4 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 7,494).

bullet · Volvo S90 · Tyres, age 3 · 4.8 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.8 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.7 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.1 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 5.4 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.6 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.3 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 5.2 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.7 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.8per 1004.22019–20248000
Brakes, age 32.7per 1001.82019–20248000
Suspension, age 30.1per 1000.62019–20248000
Tyres, age 45.4per 1004.52019–20247494
Brakes, age 43.6per 1002.42019–20247494
Suspension, age 40.3per 1001.22019–20247494
Tyres, age 55.2per 1005.12019–20246331
Brakes, age 53.7per 1003.12019–20246331
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.8per 1002.22019–20246331
Tyres, age 65.5per 1005.52019–20244172
Brakes, age 63.4per 1003.82019–20244172
Suspension, age 61.7per 1003.72019–20244172
Tyres, age 75.8per 1006.02019–20241670
Brakes, age 73.8per 1004.52019–20241670
Suspension, age 73.5per 1005.72019–20241670

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo S90's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volvo S90 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 7.3% of the time.

funnel · Volvo S90 · Tyres · 7.3 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on tyres: 7.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres7.3% next failmedian model2019–20244389
Brakes6.8% next failmedian model2019–20243018
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241062

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volvo S90 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volvo S90 MOTs flag tyres most: 37.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 29,023).

bar · Volvo S90 · Tyres · 37.1 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres37.1per 10039.72019–202410772
Brakes24per 10034.72019–20246974
Non-component advisories5.6per 1007.82019–20241619
Suspension3.9per 10026.22019–20241135
Steering1.2per 1001.82019–2024357
Noise, emissions and leaks1per 1005.22019–2024292

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,023 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volvo S90?

For Volvo S90s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 4.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 8,560).

bar · Volvo S90 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 4.5 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20243920
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20243920
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20243920
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20243920
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243920
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243920
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243920
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243920
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–20241538
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20241538
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–20241538
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20241538
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20241538
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241538
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241538
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–2024573
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–2024573
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–2024573
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–2024573
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20248560
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20248560
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20248560
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20248560
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20248560
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20248560
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20248560
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20248560
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20248560
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248560
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248560
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–20243970
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20243970
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–20243970
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20243970
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20243970
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20243970
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20243970
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243970
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20243970
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20243970
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20243970
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–20241599
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–20241599
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–20241599
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–20241599
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–20241599
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20241599
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241599
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241599
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 486 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024486
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 486 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024486
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 486 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024486
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 486 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024486
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 486 cars)2.9% next fail2019–2024486
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 486 cars)1.7% next fail2019–2024486
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 486 cars)1.0% next fail2019–2024486
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 236 cars)10.2% next fail2019–2024236
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 236 cars)7.2% next fail2019–2024236
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 236 cars)5.5% next fail2019–2024236
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 236 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024236
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 236 cars)4.2% next fail2019–2024236
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 236 cars)3.8% next fail2019–2024236
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 143 cars)10.5% next fail2019–2024143
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 143 cars)8.4% next fail2019–2024143
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 143 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024143
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 143 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024143
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 143 cars)4.2% next fail2019–2024143
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 143 cars)3.5% next fail2019–2024143
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)11.9% next fail2019–2024160
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)11.9% next fail2019–2024160
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)9.4% next fail2019–2024160
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)5.6% next fail2019–2024160
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)4.4% next fail2019–2024160
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024160
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 109 cars)21.1% next fail2019–2024109
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 109 cars)16.5% next fail2019–2024109
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 109 cars)14.7% next fail2019–2024109
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 109 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024109
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 109 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024109
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 123 cars)20.3% next fail2019–2024123
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 123 cars)17.1% next fail2019–2024123
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 123 cars)16.3% next fail2019–2024123
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 123 cars)10.6% next fail2019–2024123
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 123 cars)8.1% next fail2019–2024123
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 123 cars)7.3% next fail2019–2024123
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 123 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024123
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 123 cars)4.9% next fail2019–2024123

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volvo S90 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volvo S90 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 9.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 8.3 major and 3.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volvo S90 · Dangerous defects · 9.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 9.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects9.6per 10011.22019–202429023

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 29,023 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo S90 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volvo S90 go from 10.3% at age 3 (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 7.1–14.8%) to 19.8% at age 8 (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 15.6–24.8%), against 23.3% for all cars aged 8 (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 15.6–24.8%) (2024, n = 7,633).

line · Volvo S90 · Age 3 (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 7.1–14.8%) · 10.3 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 10.3. Age 8 (rough estim: 19.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 7.1–14.8%)10.3% failed first time12.42024242
Age 411.6% failed first time13.120241014
Age 511.9% failed first time15.120242114
Age 613.3% failed first time17.520242492
Age 715.1% failed first time20.220241381
Age 8 (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 15.6–24.8%)19.8% failed first time23.32024283

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volvo S90 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Volvo S90s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 7, where they fail less often: 15.6% against 20.1% (2024, n = 1,670).

line · Volvo S90 · Age 3 · 9.9 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 9.9. Age 8: 19.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 39.9% fail11.720248000
Age 411.3% fail13.320247494
Age 511.7% fail15.120246331
Age 612.9% fail17.320244172
Age 715.6% fail20.120241670
Age 819.8% fail23.22024283

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo S90 years should I avoid?

The Volvo S90 build year that fails most for its age is 2019: index 109.5 (95% CI 101.7–117.3) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 6,525).

bar · Volvo S90 · Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 1,444 tests, 95% interval 96.4–127.7) · 112.1 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 1,444 tests, 95% interval 96.4–127.7)112.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241444
Build year 201798.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247234
Build year 2018100index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410156
Build year 2019 (worse for its age)109.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246525
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 2,065 tests, 95% interval 95.4–123.6)109.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242065

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volvo S90 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volvo S90 MOT: about £19 (up to about £37 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 7,633).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volvo S90 · Expected repair bill · 19.4 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill19.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7633
Estimated range lower19.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7633
Estimated range upper36.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7633
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)8.1GBP expected contribution150price catalogue7633
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)6.7GBP expected contribution90price catalogue7633
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)2.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue7633
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)2.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue7633

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo S90 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Volvo S90 and 4 as often or more. The Volvo S90 has an MOT Risk Index of 78.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 7,633).

bar · Volvo S90 · Volvo S90 (this model) · 78.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volvo S90 (this model)78.5index100 = normal20247633
Mercedes-Benz GLB75.3index78.520246885
Ford Edge75.5index78.520248935
Volkswagen California76index78.5202410101
MG TF75.2index78.520249385
Mitsubishi Lancer81.6index78.520249907
Subaru XV83.5index78.520246682
Toyota MR282.9index78.5202410265
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Alfa Romeo Giulia86.5index78.520246777

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo S90 normally do?

At age 6, the median Volvo S90 had covered 59,821 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 45,853 to 79,870 miles (2024, n = 2,492).

line · Volvo S90 · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 30080 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 30080. Age 8 P75 (rough e: 102081. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)30080miles2024242
Age 3 P25 (rough estimate)20854miles2024242
Age 3 P75 (rough estimate)43015miles2024242
Age 4 median34588miles20241014
Age 4 P2525486miles20241014
Age 4 P7547821miles20241014
Age 5 median45934miles20242114
Age 5 P2534877miles20242114
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7564406miles20242114
Age 6 median59821miles20242492
Age 6 P2545853miles20242492
Age 6 P7579870miles20242492
Age 7 median66975miles20241381
Age 7 P2550784miles20241381
Age 7 P7589789miles20241381
Age 8 median (rough estimate)71913miles2024283
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)52368miles2024283
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)102081miles2024283

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volvo S90 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 10.8% of Volvo S90s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 16.3% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 757). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Volvo S90 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 9.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles9.8% failed first time20241594
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles13.1% failed first time20241268
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 365 tests, 95% interval 11–18.2%)14.2% failed first time2024365
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 7.9–20.1%)12.8% failed first time2024117
Age 6–9, <40k miles10.8% failed first time2024591
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles13.5% failed first time20241893
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles15.9% failed first time20241083
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 422 tests, 95% interval 14.9–22.2%)18.2% failed first time2024422
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 11.4–22.6%)16.3% failed first time2024166

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo S90 last?

6.1% of Volvo S90s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 1.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 1,762).

line · Volvo S90 · 100,000 miles · 6.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 6.1. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles6.1% of tested cars20241762
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 360 tests, 95% interval 1.1–1.4%)1.3% of tested cars2024360
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars202459

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo S90 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volvo S90 index is 66.2, against 73.8 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 7,633).

slope · Volvo S90 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 66.2 vs 73.8 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 73.8 vs 66.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index66.2index73.82019–20247633

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo S90 fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between diesel and petrol Volvo S90s before allowing for age: 13.9% against 12.7% fail first time.

bar · Volvo S90 · Petrol · 12.7 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol12.7% fail first timeother fuels20241561
Diesel13.9% fail first timeother fuels20245510

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo S90 engine is best?

No Volvo S90 engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 7,633).

bar · Volvo S90 · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 4,012 tests, 95% interval 91.1–108.9) · 99.6 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 4,012 tests, 95% interval 91.1–108.9)99.6index vs model norm100 = model average20244012
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre100.1index vs model norm100 = model average202423280
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 454 tests, 95% interval 87.9–114.0)100.6index vs model norm100 = model average2024454

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volvo S90 fail its MOT most?

Volvo S90 fails first-time MOTs most in Edinburgh (EH): 18.6% against 11.9% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 387).

First-time failure rates for the Volvo S90 range from 8.8% to 17.8% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Volvo S90 · Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 15.0–22.8%) · 18.6 vs 13.3 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 9%. 18%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 15.0–22.8%)18.6% fail first time13.32024387
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 13.0–25.8%)18.6% fail first time13.32024140
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 14.6–23.0%)18.4% fail first time13.32024331
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 1.9–8.6%)4.0% fail first time13.32024148
London E (E) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 2.6–7.4%)4.4% fail first time13.32024295
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 2.8–10.4%)5.4% fail first time13.32024147
Warrington (WA)17.8% fail first time13.32024546
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 12.7–23.9%)17.6% fail first time13.32024176
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 12.4–24.1%)17.5% fail first time13.32024160
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 11.9–23.7%)17.0% fail first time13.32024153
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 11.5–24.1%)16.9% fail first time13.32024136
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 13.1–21.0%)16.7% fail first time13.32024336
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 11.6–22.6%)16.4% fail first time13.32024171
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 12.6–20.8%)16.3% fail first time13.32024313
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 390 tests, 95% interval 12.8–20.1%)16.1% fail first time13.32024390
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 11.7–21.7%)16.1% fail first time13.32024205
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 11.7–21.3%)15.9% fail first time13.32024226
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 462 tests, 95% interval 12.6–19.2%)15.6% fail first time13.32024462
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 10.4–22.6%)15.6% fail first time13.32024135
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 10.7–21.8%)15.4% fail first time13.32024162
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 9.8–23.2%)15.3% fail first time13.32024111
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 11.3–20.4%)15.3% fail first time13.32024242
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 11.8–19.2%)15.1% fail first time13.32024357
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 9.9–22.4%)15.1% fail first time13.32024126
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 10.3–20.5%)14.7% fail first time13.32024184
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 11.0–18.8%)14.5% fail first time13.32024311
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 9.5–20.2%)14.0% fail first time13.32024164
York (YO) (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 10.9–17.5%)13.9% fail first time13.32024424
Birmingham (B)13.8% fail first time13.32024867
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 9.3–19.9%)13.8% fail first time13.32024160
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 10.3–17.9%)13.7% fail first time13.32024314
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 8.5–20.9%)13.6% fail first time13.32024118
Northampton (NN)13.4% fail first time13.32024523
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 9.3–18.4%)13.2% fail first time13.32024212
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 9.6–18.0%)13.2% fail first time13.32024250
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 9.2–18.6%)13.2% fail first time13.32024197
Peterborough (PE)13.1% fail first time13.32024610
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 361 tests, 95% interval 9.9–16.9%)13.0% fail first time13.32024361
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 9.0–18.4%)13% fail first time13.32024200
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 8.9–18.4%)12.9% fail first time13.32024193
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 8.7–18.8%)12.9% fail first time13.32024170
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 8.6–18.6%)12.8% fail first time13.32024172
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 9.4–17.0%)12.7% fail first time13.32024299
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 10.0–15.9%)12.6% fail first time13.32024483
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 7.8–19.8%)12.6% fail first time13.32024119
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 8.4–18.5%)12.6% fail first time13.32024167
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 8.7–17.8%)12.6% fail first time13.32024207
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 330 tests, 95% interval 9.3–16.4%)12.4% fail first time13.32024330
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 7.8–19.2%)12.4% fail first time13.32024129
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 8.9–16.0%)12% fail first time13.32024325
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 7.8–17.9%)11.9% fail first time13.32024159
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 9.3–15.1%)11.9% fail first time13.32024479
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 8.8–15.6%)11.8% fail first time13.32024347
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 7.9–17.2%)11.8% fail first time13.32024187
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 7.2–17.9%)11.5% fail first time13.32024139
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 8.3–15.7%)11.5% fail first time13.32024288
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 7.0–17.9%)11.4% fail first time13.32024132
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 7.3–16.9%)11.2% fail first time13.32024169
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 7.5–16.3%)11.2% fail first time13.32024197
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 7.9–15.4%)11.1% fail first time13.32024270
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 8.2–14.7%)11.1% fail first time13.32024353
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 363 tests, 95% interval 8.2–14.7%)11.0% fail first time13.32024363
London W (W) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 6.5–17.8%)10.9% fail first time13.32024119
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 6.8–16.2%)10.7% fail first time13.32024169
Coventry (CV)10.4% fail first time13.32024521
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 7.6–13.8%)10.3% fail first time13.32024369
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 6.1–16.7%)10.2% fail first time13.32024127
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 493 tests, 95% interval 7.8–13.1%)10.1% fail first time13.32024493
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 6.3–15.4%)10% fail first time13.32024170
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 221 tests, 95% interval 6.7–14.6%)9.9% fail first time13.32024221
Glasgow (G)9.9% fail first time13.32024931
Leicester (LE)9.8% fail first time13.32024531
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 5.5–16.6%)9.7% fail first time13.32024113
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 6.1–14.9%)9.7% fail first time13.32024176
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 6.9–13.1%)9.5% fail first time13.32024347
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 6.8–12.9%)9.4% fail first time13.32024352
Doncaster (DN)9.2% fail first time13.32024652
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 359 tests, 95% interval 6.6–12.6%)9.2% fail first time13.32024359
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 5.9–13.8%)9.1% fail first time13.32024208
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 6.0–13.3%)9.0% fail first time13.32024244
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 4.8–16.2%)9% fail first time13.32024100
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 5.9–13.4%)8.9% fail first time13.32024224
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 6.1–12.9%)8.9% fail first time13.32024269
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 5.7–13.6%)8.9% fail first time13.32024202
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 337 tests, 95% interval 6.3–12.4%)8.9% fail first time13.32024337
London N (N) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 6.4–12.1%)8.8% fail first time13.32024384
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 6.2–12.4%)8.8% fail first time13.32024318
Nottingham (NG)8.8% fail first time13.32024875
Sheffield (S)8.8% fail first time13.32024662
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 6.0–12.5%)8.7% fail first time13.32024287
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 5.2–13.5%)8.5% fail first time13.32024177
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 5.3–13.1%)8.5% fail first time13.32024201
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 5.6–12.2%)8.3% fail first time13.32024276
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 5.2–13.0%)8.3% fail first time13.32024193
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 4.8–12.5%)7.8% fail first time13.32024191
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 4.8–10.2%)7.1% fail first time13.32024353
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 3.9–9.5%)6.1% fail first time13.32024293

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volvo S90 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volvo S90 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.1 times the national rate: 0.05% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 7,569).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volvo S90 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers7569

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volvo S90 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 99.9% of Volvo S90s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volvo S90 · Likely compliant · 99.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant99.9% estimate20247633

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volvo S90?

Of failed Volvo S90 MOTs, 42.0% were retested the same day and a further 54.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 2,775).

bar · Volvo S90 · Same-day retest · 42.0 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest42.0%failed initial tests2019–20242775
Retest within 10 days54.9%failed initial tests2019–20242775
Clean MOT streak40.9%observed chains2019–20246293
Repeat advisory8.3%observed chains2019–20246293
Decreasing odometer0.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20247288

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volvo S90?

Volvo S90s aged 5 to 5 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 5.3% of tests, against 12.2% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 509).

bullet · Volvo S90 · Low-use first-time failure · 5.3 vs 12.2 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 5.3 vs 12.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure5.3%12.22019–2024509
Low-use gap-6.8percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024509

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volvo S90 likely to last?

Volvo S90s aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.5 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 7, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volvo S90 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7) · 1.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7)1.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo S90s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Volvo S90s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 28 were tested at age 7 (2024, n = 1,670).

line · Volvo S90 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 8: 4.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20248000
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20247494
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246331
Age 669.5% of age 4–6 baseline20244172
Age 727.8% of age 4–6 baseline20241670
Age 84.7% of age 4–6 baseline2024283

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volvo S90 fails, does it fail again?

14.5% of Volvo S90s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 11.6% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 509). The failure most likely to come back is tyres: 13.4% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volvo S90 · Repeat after fail · 14.5 vs 11.6 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 14.5 vs 11.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail14.5%11.62019–2024509

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo S90 faults come together?

On Volvo S90s, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and suspension failures turn up together 11.2 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 29).

Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 7.5–16.1)11.2liftexpected joint rate202429
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 8.0–15.3)11.2liftexpected joint rate202439
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 5.8–13.4)9.0liftexpected joint rate202424
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 5.8–12.0)8.5liftexpected joint rate202431
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 4.7–7.6)6.0liftexpected joint rate202469
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 4.0–6.8)5.2liftexpected joint rate202458
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 3.0–7.2)4.7liftexpected joint rate202422
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 3.2–6.1)4.5liftexpected joint rate202438
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 3.1–6.2)4.5liftexpected joint rate202434
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.5)4.1liftexpected joint rate202442
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.5)4.0liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.6)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024211
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.6)3.9liftexpected joint rate202429
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.0)2.8liftexpected joint rate202435
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.8)2.8liftexpected joint rate202445
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 86 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.2)2.6liftexpected joint rate202486
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.9)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024113
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.1)2.3liftexpected joint rate202438
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volvo S90 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 19 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volvo S90; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched19campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register7633

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volvo S90 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volvo S90s tested at age 5, about 12 failed the MOT first time; at age 8, about 20 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 7.1–14.8%)10.3% fail first time2024242
Age 4 (rough estimate: 1,014 tests, 95% interval 9.8–13.8%)11.6% fail first time20241014
Age 511.9% fail first time20242114
Age 613.3% fail first time20242492
Age 7 (rough estimate: 1,381 tests, 95% interval 13.3–17.1%)15.1% fail first time20241381
Age 8 (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 15.6–24.8%)19.8% fail first time2024283

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Volvo S90? (US market)

NHTSA lists 857 US technical service bulletins for the Volvo S90 (US market, Volvo S90 T5 and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Volvo S90 · US service bulletins · 857 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Volvo S90 T5 and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins857bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Year 201663bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Year 2017164bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Year 2018148bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Year 2019120bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Year 202045bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Year 202146bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Year 202265bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202398bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Year 202460bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Year 202527bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633
Year 202621bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7633

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volvo S90 T5 and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Volvo S90 to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 3 complaints (US market, Volvo S90 T5 and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only).

bar · Volvo S90 · Lamps &amp; electrical · 3 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Volvo S90 T5 and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Tyres3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Brakes3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Suspension2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Body & structure2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Restraints1complaintsNHTSA + 20241

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volvo S90 T5 and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volvo S90 fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 11.3% of Volvo S90s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,749 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Volvo S90 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Volvo S90 · Norway · 16.1 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 16.1 vs 33.7. Finland: 11.3 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 36 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway16.1% failed33.72024 by country584
Finland11.3% failed26.32024 by country1749
Netherlands36% failed50.82024 by country1093

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volvo S90 MOT matter?

Volvo S90s fail first time most in January (13.5%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in September (10.9%) (2024, n = 7,633).

line · Volvo S90 · January · 13.5 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 13.5. December: 12.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo S90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January13.5% fail first time31.120242246
February12.0% fail first time30.020242123
March11.2% fail first time28.320242826
April11.5% fail first time29.820242101
May12.3% fail first time28.820242466
June11.2% fail first time28.120242442
July12.7% fail first time29.320241949
August11.4% fail first time29.220242044
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September10.9% fail first time28.220243176
October11.3% fail first time30.320242908
November13.1% fail first time30.620242514
December12.3% fail first time29.320242228

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 7,633 initial Volvo S90 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 7,633 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volvo S90 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volvo-s90/

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Volvo S90 MOT: quick answers

What is the Volvo S90 first-time MOT pass rate?

86.7% of first attempts passed in 2024 (7,633 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 7,633 primary tests: 13.28% failed first time and 88.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 78.5 is shown separately.