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Volvo XC90 R-Design PRO B5 AWD Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,240 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,240 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of Volvo XC90 R-Design PRO 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 suspension and lights & electrics.
92%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 81% of peers
+6.4 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
1,240 tests · fleet 85%
92%
Where the XC90 R-Design PRO B5 AWD Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on suspension, lights & electrics, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volvo XC90 R-Design PRO 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 PRO B5 AWD Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo XC90 R-Design PRO B5 AWD Auto holds up well for its age: 92% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 81% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo XC90 R-Design PRO B5 AWD Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo XC90 R-Design PRO B5 AWD Auto in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 92%. 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 PRO B5 AWD Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo XC90 R-Design PRO 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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