Volvo Xc90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A
From 695 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 32 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 | 32 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 3 |
| electronic parking brake mil indicates a malfunction | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd As tested had between 32,244 and 56,119 miles on the clock.
At 42,353 median miles, the Xc90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A has 0.023 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 Pro B5 Awd A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 695 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A is 42,353 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,244 and 56,119 miles.
Buying a used Xc90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A?
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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