Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto
From 3,447 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Autos fare better: 2021 models pass at 87.5% vs 91.8% for 2020.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 113 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 cords visible or damaged | 113 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 112 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 56 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 53 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| wiper blade defective | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 4 |
| a lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 74.1% of Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 1.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 91.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Autos tested had between 23,992 and 38,522 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,765 median miles, the Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto has 0.038 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 Mhev Awd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 3,447 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 113 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto is 29,765 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,992 and 38,522 miles.
Buying a used Xc90 R-Design B5 Mhev 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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