2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volvo V90 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,875 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.0%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,875 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    116 marked dangerous
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    73 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    90 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    21 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Brakes4.3%
  3. Body & chassis3.3%
  4. Suspension3.3%
  5. Lights & electrics2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Steering1.4%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.0%

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 2017 Volvo V90?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2017 Volvo V90 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,875 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volvo V90?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; 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 2017 Volvo V90 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).