Volvo S90
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 11,389 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
11,389
Best Year
2019 (92%)
Years Covered
6
How reliable is the Volvo S90?
Volvo S90 by Year
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About the Volvo S90
The Volvo S90 has been tested 11,389 times in 2024 MOT data across 6 model years (1997 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 3,157 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 23 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLVO S90s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 116,464 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 53,556 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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