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Volvo S90 r-design + d4 auto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 177 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

177

Best Year

2020 (92%)

Years Covered

2

About the Volvo S90 r-design + d4 auto

The Volvo S90 r-design + d4 auto has been tested 177 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 122 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 1 point spread, the S90 r-design + d4 auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 51,752 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 49,268 miles.

Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the S90 r-design + d4 auto performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volvo range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1969cc)
£1,037
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,487
Per month£124/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Volvo S90 r-design + d4 auto?

vs national average+10% (82% avg)
vs Volvo brand average+5% (87% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Volvo S90 r-design + d4 auto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202092%12249,268 mi
201991%5551,752 mi

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