Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Awd Auto
From 1,640 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 38 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 38 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 91.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc90 R-Design B5 Awd Autos tested had between 29,821 and 50,610 miles on the clock.
At 42,594 median miles, the Xc90 R-Design 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 R-Design B5 Awd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Awd Auto has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,640 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Awd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Awd Auto is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 38 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Awd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Awd Auto is 42,594 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,821 and 50,610 miles.
Buying a used Xc90 R-Design 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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