2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volvo V90 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,400 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,400 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    232 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    107 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    117 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    31 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working0.6%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Brakes4.7%
  3. Lights & electrics3.4%
  4. Body & chassis2.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  6. Suspension0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%

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: 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 V90?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2019 Volvo V90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,400 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volvo V90?

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; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volvo V90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).