2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Volvo S90 MOT pass rate and common faults

936 MOT tests in 2024. 88.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time88.8%
Failed or needed repairs11.2%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 936 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    59 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions0.2%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.8%
  2. Brakes3.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%

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 2020 Volvo S90?

In 2024, 88.8% of 2020 Volvo S90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 936 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Volvo S90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).