Volvo XC90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 795 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
795
Highest Pass Rate
2019 (92%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volvo XC90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A
The Volvo XC90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A was MOT tested 795 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 361 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 50,269 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 44,977 miles.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the XC90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volvo range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Questions about the Volvo XC90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A
Is the Volvo XC90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Volvo XC90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 795 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.
Which year Volvo XC90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Volvo XC90 Inscription Pro B5 Awd A has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 89%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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