Volvo Xc90
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 19 years from 114,227 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
114,227
Best Year
2020 (91%)
Years Covered
19
How reliable is the Volvo Xc90?
Volvo Xc90 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90% | 49 | 40,659 mi |
| 2020 | 91% | 1,309 | 41,321 mi |
| 2019 | 90% | 9,154 | 50,386 mi |
| 2018 | 89% | 11,631 | 61,269 mi |
| 2017 | 88% | 10,316 | 72,733 mi |
| 2016 | 86% | 10,879 | 84,251 mi |
| 2015 | 85% | 5,492 | 89,253 mi |
| 2014 | 81% | 4,171 | 99,216 mi |
| 2013 | 81% | 4,585 | 108,019 mi |
| 2012 | 82% | 5,327 | 114,883 mi |
| 2011 | 78% | 8,160 | 124,635 mi |
| 2010 | 77% | 11,184 | 130,904 mi |
| 2009 | 78% | 6,349 | 136,576 mi |
| 2008 | 76% | 3,096 | 141,628 mi |
| 2007 | 73% | 5,149 | 147,081 mi |
| 2006 | 73% | 5,088 | 150,799 mi |
| 2005 | 73% | 6,336 | 159,047 mi |
| 2004 | 72% | 4,432 | 161,221 mi |
| 2003 | 72% | 1,520 | 152,528 mi |
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About the Volvo Xc90
The Volvo Xc90 has been tested 114,227 times in 2024 MOT data across 19 model years (2003 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as electric and diesel and hybrid and petrol and ED.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 1,309 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLVO XC90s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 11 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 152,528 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 40,659 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the Xc90 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.
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