2017 Volvo V90 · 10,139 MOT tests
2017 Volvo V90 reliability
2017 Volvo V90s fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 V90 years (10,139 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V90s: 14.4%)
- 15.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V90s: 14.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 63,665
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,139
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.5% of tests fail here (114% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 73% 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 V90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Brakes3.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
- Suspension1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Steering0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.72%
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 1.67%
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 1.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.43%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.32%
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 0.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.27%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.93%)
Is a 2017 Volvo V90 reliable?
2017 Volvo V90s fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 V90 years (10,139 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volvo V90 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.72% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.67% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volvo V90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volvo V90 shows 63,665 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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