2020 Volvo XC90 · 9,141 MOT tests
2020 Volvo XC90 reliability
2020 Volvo XC90s fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 19 XC90 years (9,141 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- 10.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 37,790
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,141
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.9% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 65% 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 XC90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Brakes2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Suspension0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.76%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.04%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.96%
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 0.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.96%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.7%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.66%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (1.7%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volvo XC90 reliable?
2020 Volvo XC90s fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 19 XC90 years (9,141 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volvo XC90 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.76% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.42% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volvo XC90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volvo XC90 shows 37,790 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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