2017 Volvo XC90 · 19,781 MOT tests
2017 Volvo XC90 reliability
2017 Volvo XC90s fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 XC90 years (19,781 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- 15.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 60,527
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,781
- 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: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.5% of tests fail here (122% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 71% 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 XC90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Brakes3.6%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Suspension1.5%
- Steering1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.63%
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 2.03%
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 1.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.3%
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 0.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 0.85%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.46%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.37%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.32%)
Other years
Every Volvo XC90 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volvo XC90 reliable?
2017 Volvo XC90s fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 XC90 years (19,781 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volvo XC90 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.63% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.03% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volvo XC90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volvo XC90 shows 60,527 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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