Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd Auto
From 481 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 13 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 | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
| seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 92.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd Autos tested had between 32,715 and 50,405 miles on the clock.
At 42,277 median miles, the Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd Auto has 0.02 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 Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd Auto has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 481 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd Auto is 42,277 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,715 and 50,405 miles.
Buying a used Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd 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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