2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Volvo V90 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,431 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,431 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    141 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    86 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    27 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    23 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.1%
  2. Brakes4.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Body & chassis1.0%
  5. Lights & electrics0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%

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 2020 Volvo V90?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2020 Volvo V90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,431 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).