2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volvo S90 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,334 MOT tests in 2024. 85.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time85.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.0%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,334 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    54 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    41 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Brakes4.5%
  3. Suspension2.7%
  4. Body & chassis2.1%
  5. Steering1.8%
  6. Lights & electrics1.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Volvo S90?

In 2024, 85.0% of 2017 Volvo S90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,334 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volvo S90?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Volvo S90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).