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Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,714 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,714 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on lights & electrics and steering.
91%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 75% of peers
+5.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
1,714 tests · fleet 85%
91%
Where the XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on lights & electrics, steering, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto holds up well for its age: 91% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 75% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 91%. 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 R-Design B5 AWD Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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