Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,714 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto tends to fail
Share of Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 AWD Auto 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 lights & electrics, steering, visibility.
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).