Volvo V90 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 15,615 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 15,615 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 85% of Volvo V90 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 emissions & leaks and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the V90 tends to fail
Share of Volvo V90 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 emissions & leaks, visibility, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Volvo V90 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo V90 is about average for its age: 85% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo V90?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo V90 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 85%. 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 V90 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo V90 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).