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Volvo V90 MOT pass rate and common problems

85.5% of Volvo V90s passed the 2024 MOT (14,705 first tests): 83.9% at the first attempt and 1.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 4% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 96.3 (95% CI 92.8–99.9; 100 = normal).

Volvo V90 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate85.5%incl. 1.6% fixed at the test centre202414705
Passed at the first attempt83.9%all first tests202414705
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 92.8–99.9)96.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 407 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202414705
Biggest excess: Tyres8.6per 1006.6 same-age2019–202452634
Dangerous defects9.8per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202452634
Advisory items79.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202452634

The age norm is 100. The middle of these 761 models has an index of 92.8, so a model can fail less often than the norm and still sit in the worse half. Rank 1 fails least.

strip · Volvo V90 · MOT Risk Index · 96.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volvo V90. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 407 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 380 and 457 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volvo V90 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank407of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202414705
Best rank within its 95% interval380rankother models held where they are202414705
Worst rank within its 95% interval457rankother models held where they are202414705

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index is unchanged in the 24 September 2026 release.

What actually fails on a Volvo V90 MOT, and how often?

Volvo V90 MOTs fail most often on tyres: 8.6 per 100 tests, against 6.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 52,634).

bar · Volvo V90 · Tyres · 8.6 vs 6.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres8.6per 1006.62019–20244501
Brakes5.4per 1003.92019–20242856
Visibility3.8per 1005.22019–20242004
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.5per 1003.92019–20241817
Body, chassis, structure2per 1000.92019–20241028
Suspension1.5per 1002.72019–2024815

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 52,634 (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 V90 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volvo V90 is tyres at age 3: 5.8 failures per 100 tests, against 4.2 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 15,271).

bullet · Volvo V90 · Tyres, age 3 · 5.8 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 5.8 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.6 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.2 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 6.1 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.7 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.3 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 6.3 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.9 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 35.8per 1004.22019–202415271
Brakes, age 32.6per 1001.82019–202415271
Suspension, age 30.2per 1000.62019–202415271
Tyres, age 46.1per 1004.52019–202413243
Brakes, age 43.7per 1002.42019–202413243
Suspension, age 40.3per 1001.22019–202413243
Tyres, age 56.3per 1005.12019–202411417
Brakes, age 53.9per 1003.12019–202411417
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.8per 1002.22019–202411417
Tyres, age 66.0per 1005.52019–20247326
Brakes, age 63.8per 1003.82019–20247326
Suspension, age 61.7per 1003.72019–20247326
Tyres, age 76.3per 1006.02019–20243337
Brakes, age 73.8per 1004.52019–20243337
Suspension, age 74.0per 1005.72019–20243337

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo V90's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volvo V90 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 8.5% of the time.

funnel · Volvo V90 · Suspension · 8.5 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 8.5 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension8.5% next failmedian model2019–2024792
Tyres7.9% next failmedian model2019–20248318
Brakes7.1% next failmedian model2019–20245711
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241879

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volvo V90 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volvo V90 MOTs flag tyres most: 40.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 52,634).

bar · Volvo V90 · Tyres · 40.2 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres40.2per 10039.72019–202421171
Brakes24.4per 10034.72019–202412855
Non-component advisories5.7per 1007.82019–20243023
Suspension4per 10026.22019–20242128
Identification of the vehicle1.3per 1002.52019–2024708
Noise, emissions and leaks0.9per 1005.22019–2024485

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 52,634 (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 V90?

For Volvo V90s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 5.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 14,069).

bar · Volvo V90 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20247188
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20247188
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20247188
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20247188
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20247188
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20247188
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20247188
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20247188
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247188
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247188
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247188
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–20242698
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20242698
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–20242698
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20242698
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20242698
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242698
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242698
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242698
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242698
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242698
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail8.0% next fail2019–20241239
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–20241239
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20241239
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–20241239
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20241239
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–202414069
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–202414069
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–202414069
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–202414069
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–202414069
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202414069
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202414069
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202414069
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202414069
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202414069
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202414069
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–20247051
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20247051
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–20247051
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–20247051
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20247051
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20247051
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20247051
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20247051
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20247051
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20247051
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20247051
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–20243335
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–20243335
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20243335
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20243335
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20243335
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20243335
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20243335
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20243335
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20243335
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243335
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243335
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5% next fail2019–2024860
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–2024860
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–2024860
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–2024860
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–2024860
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–2024860
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024860
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–2024554
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–2024554
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–2024554
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–2024554
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–2024554
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–2024554
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–2024554
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)8.8% next fail2019–2024297
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)6.7% next fail2019–2024297
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024297
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024297
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)5.1% next fail2019–2024297
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)4.0% next fail2019–2024297
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 228 cars)9.7% next fail2019–2024228
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 228 cars)9.2% next fail2019–2024228
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 228 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024228
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 228 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024228
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 228 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024228
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 228 cars)4.0% next fail2019–2024228
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 228 cars)3.5% next fail2019–2024228
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 228 cars)3.5% next fail2019–2024228
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 276 cars)19.2% next fail2019–2024276
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 276 cars)18.5% next fail2019–2024276
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 276 cars)12.7% next fail2019–2024276
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 276 cars)12.3% next fail2019–2024276
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 276 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024276
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 276 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024276
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 276 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024276
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 276 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024276
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)19.7% next fail2019–2024295
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)19.7% next fail2019–2024295
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)14.9% next fail2019–2024295
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)10.5% next fail2019–2024295
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)9.5% next fail2019–2024295
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)7.5% next fail2019–2024295
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)6.8% next fail2019–2024295
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024295

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volvo V90 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volvo V90 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 9.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 11.3 major and 5.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volvo V90 · Dangerous defects · 9.8 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 9.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects9.8per 10011.22019–202452634

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 52,634 (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 V90 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volvo V90 go from 11.1% at age 3 to 23.2% at age 8 (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 19.5–27.3%), against 23.3% for all cars aged 8 (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 19.5–27.3%) (2024, n = 14,705).

line · Volvo V90 · Age 3 · 11.1 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 11.1. Age 8 (rough estim: 23.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 311.1% failed first time12.420241261
Age 414.4% failed first time13.120241877
Age 516.3% failed first time15.120244059
Age 615.7% failed first time17.520243993
Age 718.0% failed first time20.220242893
Age 8 (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 19.5–27.3%)23.2% failed first time23.32024444

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volvo V90 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 1 of 6 ages shown, Volvo V90s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 7, where they fail less often: 17.7% against 20.1% (2024, n = 3,337).

line · Volvo V90 · Age 3 · 11.5 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 11.5. Age 8: 23.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 311.5% fail11.7202415271
Age 413.2% fail13.3202413243
Age 514.7% fail15.1202411417
Age 615.6% fail17.320247326
Age 717.7% fail20.120243337
Age 823.4% fail23.22024445

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo V90 years should I avoid?

The Volvo V90 build year that fails most for its age is 2019: index 116.9 (95% CI 111.5–122.3) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 12,175).

Build year matters for the Volvo V90: 2019 Volvo V90s fail more than their age would predict, 2017 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Volvo V90 · Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 2,605 tests, 95% interval 91.4–110.8) · 101.1 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 2,605 tests, 95% interval 91.4–110.8)101.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242605
Build year 2017 (better for its age)89.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202415291
Build year 2018101.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202415928
Build year 2019 (worse for its age)116.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412175
Build year 2020 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 3,775 tests, 95% interval 108.7–128.8)118.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243775

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,705 (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 V90 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volvo V90 MOT: about £23 (up to about £45 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 14,705).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volvo V90 · Expected repair bill · 23.4 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill23.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue14705
Estimated range lower23.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue14705
Estimated range upper44.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue14705
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)8.1GBP expected contribution150price catalogue14705
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)7.7GBP expected contribution90price catalogue14705
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)4.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue14705
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)2.7GBP expected contribution180price catalogue14705

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo V90 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Volvo V90 and 3 as often or more. The Volvo V90 has an MOT Risk Index of 96.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 14,705).

bar · Volvo V90 · Volvo V90 (this model) · 96.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volvo V90 (this model)96.3index100 = normal202414705
Volvo S6090.5index96.3202420268
Volvo S40104.6index96.3202418102
Volvo V6092.3index96.3202440098
Subaru Forester92.8index96.3202416244
BMW X299.7index96.3202419091
Suzuki Grand Vitara93.5index96.3202421104
Volkswagen CC90index96.3202413925
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hyundai i40102index96.3202421133

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo V90 normally do?

At age 5, the median Volvo V90 had covered 46,742 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 35,301 to 61,546 miles (2024, n = 4,059).

line · Volvo V90 · Age 3 median · 32126 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 32126. Age 8 P75 (rough e: 101407. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median32126miles20241261
Age 3 P2523457miles20241261
Age 3 P7543895miles20241261
Age 4 median37470miles20241877
Age 4 P2527455miles20241877
Age 4 P7549161miles20241877
Age 5 median46742miles20244059
Age 5 P2535301miles20244059
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7561546miles20244059
Age 6 median60149miles20243993
Age 6 P2546819miles20243993
Age 6 P7576092miles20243993
Age 7 median71922miles20242893
Age 7 P2554545miles20242893
Age 7 P7592600miles20242893
Age 8 median (rough estimate)75529miles2024444
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)58337miles2024444
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)101407miles2024444

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volvo V90 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 12.1% of Volvo V90s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 24.6% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,095). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volvo V90 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 12 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles12% failed first time20243329
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles17% failed first time20242964
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles18.8% failed first time2024686
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 11.9–23.2%)16.8% failed first time2024167
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 17.1–40.9%)27.5% failed first time202451
Age 6–9, <40k miles12.1% failed first time2024867
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles15.7% failed first time20243365
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles19.7% failed first time20242090
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles18.9% failed first time2024777
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 19.4–30.5%)24.6% failed first time2024228

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo V90 last?

6.4% of Volvo V90s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 1.5% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 3,336).

line · Volvo V90 · 100,000 miles · 6.4 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 6.4. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles6.4% of tested cars20243336
150,000 miles1.5% of tested cars2024786
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 0.4–0.5%)0.4% of tested cars2024212

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo V90 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volvo V90 index is 77.6, against 88.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 14,705).

slope · Volvo V90 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 77.6 vs 88 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 88 vs 77.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index77.6index882019–202414705

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo V90 fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between diesel and petrol Volvo V90s before allowing for age: 17.3% against 15.1% fail first time.

bar · Volvo V90 · Diesel · 17.3 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel17.3% fail first timeother fuels20249522
Petrol15.1% fail first timeother fuels20243223

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo V90 engine is best?

No Volvo V90 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 = 14,705).

bar · Volvo V90 · Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre · 99.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre99.3index vs model norm100 = model average202439405
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 936 tests, 95% interval 91.8–108.2)99.9index vs model norm100 = model average2024936
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre103.5index vs model norm100 = model average20248886

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volvo V90 fail its MOT most?

Volvo V90 fails first-time MOTs most in Plymouth (PL): 28.0% against 14.2% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 168).

First-time failure rates for the Volvo V90 range from 7.7% to 20.2% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Volvo V90 · Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 21.7–35.2%) · 28.0 vs 16.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 10%. 19%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 21.7–35.2%)28.0% fail first time16.12024168
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 431 tests, 95% interval 19.5–27.4%)23.2% fail first time16.12024431
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 19.5–27.2%)23.1% fail first time16.12024450
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 3.3–13.1%)6.7% fail first time16.12024105
Nottingham (NG)7.7% fail first time16.120241917
Preston (PR)8.2% fail first time16.12024534
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 16.9–25.7%)21.0% fail first time16.12024329
Edinburgh (EH)20.2% fail first time16.12024912
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Guildford (GU)19.9% fail first time16.12024845
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 14.3–26.9%)19.9% fail first time16.12024151
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 15.3–24.8%)19.6% fail first time16.12024265
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 14.6–25.4%)19.4% fail first time16.12024206
Norwich (NR)19.0% fail first time16.12024659
York (YO)18.9% fail first time16.12024997
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 341 tests, 95% interval 15.0–23.3%)18.8% fail first time16.12024341
Bournemouth (BH)18.7% fail first time16.12024568
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 12.7–26.0%)18.5% fail first time16.12024130
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 499 tests, 95% interval 15.1–21.9%)18.2% fail first time16.12024499
Leeds (LS)18.1% fail first time16.12024529
Warrington (WA)17.8% fail first time16.12024726
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 298 tests, 95% interval 13.6–22.2%)17.4% fail first time16.12024298
Southampton (SO)16.7% fail first time16.12024879
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 12.9–21.3%)16.7% fail first time16.12024300
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 10.8–24.8%)16.7% fail first time16.12024108
Brighton (BN)16.5% fail first time16.12024516
Aberdeen (AB)16.4% fail first time16.12024768
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 12.4–21.1%)16.3% fail first time16.12024276
Tonbridge (TN)16.1% fail first time16.12024602
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 12.2–20.7%)16.0% fail first time16.12024287
Ipswich (IP)15.9% fail first time16.12024829
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 221 tests, 95% interval 11.6–21.2%)15.8% fail first time16.12024221
Newcastle (NE)15.8% fail first time16.12024832
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 12.8–19.2%)15.7% fail first time16.12024483
Birmingham (B)15.7% fail first time16.120241105
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 10.5–22.5%)15.6% fail first time16.12024141
Kingston upon Thames (KT)15.5% fail first time16.12024509
Peterborough (PE)15.5% fail first time16.120241112
Chester (CH)15.4% fail first time16.12024811
Stockport (SK)15.3% fail first time16.12024601
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 473 tests, 95% interval 12.3–18.7%)15.2% fail first time16.12024473
Northampton (NN)15.2% fail first time16.12024783
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 496 tests, 95% interval 12.2–18.5%)15.1% fail first time16.12024496
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 11.6–19.5%)15.1% fail first time16.12024311
Cambridge (CB)15.0% fail first time16.12024539
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 11.5–19.1%)14.9% fail first time16.12024336
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 11.1–19.4%)14.8% fail first time16.12024284
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)14.8% fail first time16.12024582
Milton Keynes (MK)14.6% fail first time16.12024783
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 9.0–22.6%)14.6% fail first time16.12024103
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 401 tests, 95% interval 11.4–18.2%)14.5% fail first time16.12024401
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 10.8–18.5%)14.2% fail first time16.12024323
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 394 tests, 95% interval 11.1–18.0%)14.2% fail first time16.12024394
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 360 tests, 95% interval 10.9–18.2%)14.2% fail first time16.12024360
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 10.6–18.5%)14.1% fail first time16.12024305
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 10.2–19.1%)14.1% fail first time16.12024234
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 10.2–19.2%)14.1% fail first time16.12024227
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 9.8–19.4%)13.9% fail first time16.12024201
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 10.1–18.5%)13.8% fail first time16.12024261
Perth (PH)13.8% fail first time16.12024574
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 9.6–19.4%)13.8% fail first time16.12024189
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 9.3–19.9%)13.8% fail first time16.12024160
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 10.5–17.7%)13.7% fail first time16.12024357
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 395 tests, 95% interval 10.6–17.4%)13.7% fail first time16.12024395
Portsmouth (PO)13.7% fail first time16.12024608
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 9.7–18.8%)13.6% fail first time16.12024220
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 362 tests, 95% interval 10.4–17.4%)13.5% fail first time16.12024362
Chelmsford (CM)13.4% fail first time16.12024591
Sheffield (S)13.3% fail first time16.12024912
Slough (SL)13.1% fail first time16.12024613
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 9.9–16.9%)13.0% fail first time16.12024353
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 9.6–17.0%)12.9% fail first time16.12024318
Inverness (IV)12.8% fail first time16.12024545
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 9.3–17.5%)12.8% fail first time16.12024257
Coventry (CV)12.8% fail first time16.12024892
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 9.5–16.7%)12.7% fail first time16.12024331
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 9.3–17.1%)12.7% fail first time16.12024284
Redhill (RH)12.6% fail first time16.12024659
Glasgow (G)12.4% fail first time16.120241113
Reading (RG)12.3% fail first time16.120241022
Gloucester (GL)12.3% fail first time16.12024618
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 448 tests, 95% interval 9.6–15.6%)12.3% fail first time16.12024448
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 8.0–18.4%)12.3% fail first time16.12024155
Swindon (SN)12.1% fail first time16.12024668
Cardiff (CF)12.1% fail first time16.12024588
London W (W) (rough estimate: 451 tests, 95% interval 9.3–15.3%)12.0% fail first time16.12024451
London N (N) (rough estimate: 447 tests, 95% interval 9.2–15.2%)11.9% fail first time16.12024447
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 7.5–18.1%)11.8% fail first time16.12024144
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 382 tests, 95% interval 8.9–15.4%)11.8% fail first time16.12024382
Doncaster (DN)11.8% fail first time16.12024901
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 7.4–18.3%)11.8% fail first time16.12024136
Derby (DE)11.7% fail first time16.12024582
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 7.2–18.3%)11.6% fail first time16.12024129
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 8.3–16.0%)11.6% fail first time16.12024267
Bristol (BS)11.6% fail first time16.12024742
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 7.7–16.0%)11.2% fail first time16.12024223
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 8.5–14.5%)11.2% fail first time16.12024421
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 7.3–15.5%)10.8% fail first time16.12024223
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 317 tests, 95% interval 7.8–14.6%)10.7% fail first time16.12024317
Oxford (OX)10.7% fail first time16.12024826
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 7.6–14.7%)10.6% fail first time16.12024292
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 7.0–15.5%)10.5% fail first time16.12024200
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 6.2–17.0%)10.4% fail first time16.12024125
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 476 tests, 95% interval 7.9–13.3%)10.3% fail first time16.12024476
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 7.6–12.9%)9.9% fail first time16.12024483
Swansea (SA)9.9% fail first time16.12024596
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 6.3–15.0%)9.8% fail first time16.12024183
Leicester (LE)9.6% fail first time16.12024963
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 6.9–13.0%)9.5% fail first time16.12024357
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 5.7–15.2%)9.4% fail first time16.12024149
London E (E) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 5.7–14.3%)9.1% fail first time16.12024176

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volvo V90 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volvo V90 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.0 times the national rate: 0.01% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 14,589).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volvo V90 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers14589

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volvo V90 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 99.9% of Volvo V90s 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 V90 · Likely compliant · 99.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant99.9% estimate202414705

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (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 V90?

Of failed Volvo V90 MOTs, 43.2% were retested the same day and a further 54.4% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 6,066).

bar · Volvo V90 · Same-day retest · 43.2 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest43.2%failed initial tests2019–20246066
Retest within 10 days54.4%failed initial tests2019–20246066
Clean MOT streak37.9%observed chains2019–202411403
Repeat advisory8.9%observed chains2019–202411403
Decreasing odometer0.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202413308

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,705 (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 V90?

Volvo V90s aged 5 to 5 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 8.6% of tests, against 14.9% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 753).

bullet · Volvo V90 · Low-use first-time failure · 8.6 vs 14.9 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 8.6 vs 14.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure8.6%14.92019–2024753
Low-use gap-6.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024753

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volvo V90 likely to last?

Volvo V90s 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 V90 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7) · 1.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: 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 = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo V90s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Volvo V90s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 31 were tested at age 7 (2024, n = 3,337).

line · Volvo V90 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 8: 4.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202415271
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202413243
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202411417
Age 668.7% of age 4–6 baseline20247326
Age 731.3% of age 4–6 baseline20243337
Age 84.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024445

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volvo V90 fails, does it fail again?

18% of Volvo V90s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 14% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,084). The failure most likely to come back is suspension: 21.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volvo V90 · Repeat after fail · 18 vs 14 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 18 vs 14. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail18%142019–20241084

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo V90 faults come together?

On Volvo V90s, steering and suspension failures turn up together 17.5 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 48).

Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 12.9–23.2)17.5liftexpected joint rate202448
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 10.7–21.2)15.3liftexpected joint rate202436
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 7.1–14.2)10.2liftexpected joint rate202435
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 5.1–10.7)7.5liftexpected joint rate202430
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 5.2–9.1)7.0liftexpected joint rate202454
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 4.7–9.1)6.6liftexpected joint rate202438
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 5.0–8.3)6.5liftexpected joint rate202463
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 4.5–8.5)6.3liftexpected joint rate202442
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 89 tests, 95% interval 4.4–6.7)5.5liftexpected joint rate202489
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 3.9–7.0)5.3liftexpected joint rate202448
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 4.4–6.3)5.3liftexpected joint rate2024116
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.6)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024124
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.2)3.4liftexpected joint rate202481
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 2.2–5.0)3.4liftexpected joint rate202424
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.8)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024176
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 385 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.6)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024385
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024196
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.6)3.0liftexpected joint rate202420
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.8)2.9liftexpected joint rate202459
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate202423
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.2)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024132
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.3)2.7liftexpected joint rate202478
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.2)2.6liftexpected joint rate202493
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.6)2.5liftexpected joint rate202432
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024124
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024248
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 1.5–3.1)2.2liftexpected joint rate202433
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024182
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volvo V90 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 19 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volvo V90; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched19campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register14705

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volvo V90 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volvo V90s tested at age 5, about 16 failed the MOT first time; at age 8, about 23 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 1,261 tests, 95% interval 9.5–13.0%)11.1% fail first time20241261
Age 4 (rough estimate: 1,877 tests, 95% interval 12.9–16.1%)14.4% fail first time20241877
Age 516.3% fail first time20244059
Age 615.7% fail first time20243993
Age 718.0% fail first time20242893
Age 8 (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 19.5–27.3%)23.2% fail first time2024444

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (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 V90? (US market)

NHTSA lists 794 US technical service bulletins for the Volvo V90 (US market, Volvo V90 CC and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Volvo V90 · US service bulletins · 794 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Volvo V90 CC and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins794bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
Year 201611bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
Year 2017153bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
Year 2018140bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
Year 201997bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
Year 202048bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
Year 202157bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
Year 202265bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
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Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 2023108bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
Year 202447bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
Year 202539bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705
Year 202629bulletinsNHTSANHTSA14705

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volvo V90 CC and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 14,705 (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 V90 to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 7 complaints (US market, Volvo V90 CC and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only).

bar · Volvo V90 · Lamps &amp; electrical · 7 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Volvo V90 CC and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical7complaintsNHTSA + 20247
Restraints2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Visibility2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Tyres1complaintsNHTSA + 20241
Brakes1complaintsNHTSA + 20241
Transmission (not MOT-tested)1complaintsNHTSA + 20241

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volvo V90 CC and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 14,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volvo V90 fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 11.7% of Volvo V90s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 5,251 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Volvo V90 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Volvo V90 · Norway · 20.2 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 20.2 vs 33.7. Finland: 11.7 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 34.5 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 V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway20.2% failed33.72024 by country4239
Finland11.7% failed26.32024 by country5251
Netherlands34.5% failed50.82024 by country3898

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 = 14,705 (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 V90 MOT matter?

Volvo V90s fail first time most in April (14.9%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in March (13.0%) (2024, n = 14,705).

The month of the MOT makes little difference for the Volvo V90.

line · Volvo V90 · January · 14.6 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 14.6. December: 13.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo V90: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January14.6% fail first time31.120243165
February13.9% fail first time30.020243555
March13.0% fail first time28.320246152
April14.9% fail first time29.820243781
May14.2% fail first time28.820244407
June14.4% fail first time28.120244563
July13.8% fail first time29.320243938
August14.8% fail first time29.220243580
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September14.6% fail first time28.220246205
October14.9% fail first time30.320244768
November14.1% fail first time30.620244851
December13.3% fail first time29.320243669

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,705 (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). 14,705 initial Volvo V90 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 14,705 (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 V90 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-v90/

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Volvo V90 MOT: quick answers

What is the Volvo V90 first-time MOT pass rate?

83.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (14,705 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 14,705 primary tests: 16.06% failed first time and 85.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 96.3 is shown separately.