2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volvo V90 MOT pass rate and common faults

441 MOT tests in 2024. 76.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time76.6%
Failed or needed repairs23.4%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 441 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    24 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    15 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.4%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis7.7%
  2. Tyres7.7%
  3. Brakes6.6%
  4. Suspension4.8%
  5. Lights & electrics2.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  7. Steering1.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2016 Volvo V90?

In 2024, 76.6% of 2016 Volvo V90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 441 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volvo V90?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2016 Volvo V90 reliable at MOT time?

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