Volvo Xc90 R-Design Pro B5 Awd Auto
From 1,290 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 46 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 | 46 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 16 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 4 |
| a front or rear fog lamp not securely attached | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 92.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc90 R-Design Pro B5 Awd Autos tested had between 36,532 and 55,101 miles on the clock.
At 42,411 median miles, the Xc90 R-Design Pro B5 Awd Auto has 0.019 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 Pro B5 Awd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc90 R-Design Pro B5 Awd Auto has a 91.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,290 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc90 R-Design Pro B5 Awd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc90 R-Design Pro B5 Awd Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 46 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc90 R-Design Pro B5 Awd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc90 R-Design Pro B5 Awd Auto is 42,411 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,532 and 55,101 miles.
Buying a used Xc90 R-Design 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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