RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Volvo S90 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·9,542 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.
89%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age · beats 55% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
9,542 tests · fleet 85%
89%
Where the S90 fails
Suspension99
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on lights & electrics, emissions & leaks, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volvo S90 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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