2020 Volvo V90 · 4,145 MOT tests
2020 Volvo V90 reliability
2020 Volvo V90s fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 V90 years (4,145 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V90s: 14.4%)
- 12.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V90s: 14.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 36,438
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,145
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.7% of tests fail here (48% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 67% 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 V90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.48%
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 2.1%
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 1.5%
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 0.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.51%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (9.46%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.54%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.15%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.62%)
Is a 2020 Volvo V90 reliable?
2020 Volvo V90s fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 V90 years (4,145 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volvo V90 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.48% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.1% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volvo V90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volvo V90 shows 36,438 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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