Volvo S90 R-Design + D4 Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 177 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

177

Model Years

2019 to 2020

Years Covered

About the Volvo S90 R-Design + D4 Auto

The Volvo S90 R-Design + D4 Auto was MOT tested 177 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

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)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Volvo S90 R-Design + D4 Auto?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs Volvo brand average+5% (87% avg)

Volvo S90 R-Design + D4 Auto by Year

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Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	92%	122	49,268 mi
2019	91%	55	51,752 mi

Questions about the Volvo S90 R-Design + D4 Auto

Is the Volvo S90 R-Design + D4 Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Volvo S90 R-Design + D4 Auto averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 177 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.