2016 Volvo V90 · 1,584 MOT tests
2016 Volvo V90 reliability
2016 Volvo V90s fail 18% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 V90 years (1,584 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V90s: 14.4%)
- 18%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V90s: 14.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 68,515
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,584
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.7% of tests fail here (211% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volvo V90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure4.7%
- Suspension4.5%
- Brakes4%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Steering1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.79%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.78%
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 1.7%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.64%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.2%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.99%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (2.46%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.46%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.34%)
Is a 2016 Volvo V90 reliable?
2016 Volvo V90s fail 18% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 V90 years (1,584 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volvo V90 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (3.79% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.78% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volvo V90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Volvo V90 shows 68,515 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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