2018 Volvo V90 · 14,021 MOT tests
2018 Volvo V90 reliability
2018 Volvo V90s fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 V90 years (14,021 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V90s: 14.4%)
- 13.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V90s: 14.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 50,411
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,021
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6% of tests fail here (6% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volvo V90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Brakes3.6%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Suspension0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
- Steering0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.7%
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 1.94%
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 1.28%
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 1.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.68%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.93%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.19%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.92%)
Is a 2018 Volvo V90 reliable?
2018 Volvo V90s fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 V90 years (14,021 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volvo V90 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.7% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.94% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volvo V90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Volvo V90 shows 50,411 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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