2018 Volvo XC90 · 22,515 MOT tests
2018 Volvo XC90 reliability
2018 Volvo XC90s fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 19 XC90 years (22,515 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- 13.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 49,252
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,515
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.1% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 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 XC90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.1%
- Brakes4.1%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
- Suspension0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.19%
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 2.04%
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 1.23%
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 1.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.66%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (11.52%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.51%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.4%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.39%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volvo XC90 reliable?
2018 Volvo XC90s fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 19 XC90 years (22,515 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volvo XC90 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.19% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.04% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volvo XC90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Volvo XC90 shows 49,252 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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