2014 Volvo XC90 · 7,707 MOT tests
2014 Volvo XC90 reliability
2014 Volvo XC90s fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 19 XC90 years (7,707 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- 26.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 88,125
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,707
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 11.9% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volvo XC90
Fail rate by area
- Brakes11.9%
- Lights and electrics11.3%
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Suspension2.3%
- Steering1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.07%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.19%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.84%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.71%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.62%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.36%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (3.66%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.02%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volvo XC90 reliable?
2014 Volvo XC90s fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 19 XC90 years (7,707 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volvo XC90 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.07% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.79% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volvo XC90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volvo XC90 shows 88,125 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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