2020 Volvo S90 · 1,630 MOT tests
2020 Volvo S90 reliability
2020 Volvo S90s fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 S90 years (1,630 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S90s: 11.7%)
- 11.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S90s: 11.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 33,007
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,630
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.5% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volvo S90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Brakes3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Suspension0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.53%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.67%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.43%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.02%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.47%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volvo S90 reliable?
2020 Volvo S90s fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 S90 years (1,630 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volvo S90 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.45% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.72% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volvo S90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volvo S90 shows 33,007 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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