Volvo S90 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 9,542 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 9,542 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Volvo S90 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on lights & electrics and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the S90 tends to fail
Share of Volvo S90 cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on lights & electrics, emissions & leaks, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Volvo S90 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo S90 is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 55% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo S90?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo S90 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volvo S90 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo S90 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).