Volvo Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd A
From 1,246 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 63 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 | 63 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 22 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| 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 | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 72.3% of Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £80.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 86.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd As tested had between 25,734 and 54,276 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,419 median miles, the Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd A has 0.032 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 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd A MOT pass rate?
The Volvo Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd A has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,246 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volvo Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 63 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volvo Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volvo Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd A is 34,419 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,734 and 54,276 miles.
Buying a used Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev 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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