2019 Volvo XC90 · 20,449 MOT tests
2019 Volvo XC90 reliability
2019 Volvo XC90s fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 19 XC90 years (20,449 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- 12.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 41,402
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,449
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.9% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volvo XC90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.3%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Suspension0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.88%
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 1.99%
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 1.26%
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 0.93%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.9%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (10.81%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.47%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.06%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (3.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.03%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volvo XC90 reliable?
2019 Volvo XC90s fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 19 XC90 years (20,449 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volvo XC90 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.88% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.99% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volvo XC90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volvo XC90 shows 41,402 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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