RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Volvo V90 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·15,615 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.
85%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
15,615 tests · fleet 85%
85%
Where the V90 fails
Suspension99
Brakes98
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on emissions & leaks, visibility, seat belts.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volvo V90 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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