2017 Volvo S90 · 4,663 MOT tests
2017 Volvo S90 reliability
2017 Volvo S90s fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 S90 years (4,663 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S90s: 11.7%)
- 12.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S90s: 11.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 57,505
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,663
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1% of tests fail here (55% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volvo S90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Brakes3.4%
- Suspension1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Steering1%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.19%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.5%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.07%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.77%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.64%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.32%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.02%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.91%)
Other years
Every Volvo S90 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volvo S90 reliable?
2017 Volvo S90s fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 S90 years (4,663 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volvo S90 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.19% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.5% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volvo S90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Volvo S90 shows 57,505 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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