Volvo Xc90 Momentum Pro B5 Awd Auto
From 361 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 9 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 | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
Fuel type matters
Electric/Diesel versions pass at 93.2% while Diesel versions pass at 88.2%, a 5 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 89.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc90 Momentum Pro B5 Awd Autos tested had between 29,788 and 48,718 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,670 median miles, the Xc90 Momentum Pro B5 Awd Auto has 0.024 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 Momentum Pro B5 Awd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc90 Momentum Pro B5 Awd Auto has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 361 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc90 Momentum Pro B5 Awd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc90 Momentum Pro B5 Awd Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc90 Momentum Pro B5 Awd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc90 Momentum Pro B5 Awd Auto is 37,670 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,788 and 48,718 miles.
Buying a used Xc90 Momentum Pro 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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