2019 Volvo S90 · 5,913 MOT tests
2019 Volvo S90 reliability
2019 Volvo S90s fail 10.5% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 S90 years (5,913 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S90s: 11.7%)
- 10.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S90s: 11.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 40,286
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,913
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.7% of tests fail here (31% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volvo S90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.2%
- Brakes3.7%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Suspension0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.88%
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 1.64%
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 1.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.98%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.44%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.42%
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 (11.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.79%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.61%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.59%)
Other years
Every Volvo S90 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volvo S90 reliable?
2019 Volvo S90s fail 10.5% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 S90 years (5,913 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volvo S90 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.88% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.64% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volvo S90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volvo S90 shows 40,286 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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