Volvo XC90 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 93,463 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 93,463 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 61% of Volvo XC90 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XC90 tends to fail
Share of Volvo XC90 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes. Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, body & structure, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Volvo XC90 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo XC90 is about average for its age: 61% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo XC90?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo XC90 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 87%; 8 to 12 years, 77%; and 13 years and older, 61%. 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 XC90 MOT?
For Volvo XC90 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (12.5% of tests vs 7.4% fleet).