Volvo V90 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto
From 393 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 19 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 2 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all V90 R-Design B4 Mhev Autos tested had between 27,820 and 45,596 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,581 median miles, the V90 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volvo models
| Volvo Xc60 | 82.7% |
| Volvo V40 | 79% |
| Volvo Xc90 | 78% |
| Volvo Xc40 | 91.2% |
| Volvo V70 | 72% |
Common questions
What is the Volvo V90 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo V90 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 393 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo V90 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo V90 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo V90 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo V90 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto is 34,581 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,820 and 45,596 miles.
Buying a used V90 R-Design B4 Mhev Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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