2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volvo S90 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,046 MOT tests in 2024. 88.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.0%
Failed or needed repairs12.0%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,046 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    104 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    64 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.8%
  2. Brakes4.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.4%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.7%

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 2019 Volvo S90?

In 2024, 88.0% of 2019 Volvo S90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,046 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volvo S90?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volvo S90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).