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Volvo XC90 Inscription T8 PHEV Awd A

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 543 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

543

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (90%)

Years Covered

2

About the Volvo XC90 Inscription T8 PHEV Awd A

The Volvo XC90 Inscription T8 PHEV Awd A was MOT tested 543 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 244 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 1 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 51,880 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 43,042 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1969cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,236
Per month£186/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.

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How reliable is the Volvo XC90 Inscription T8 PHEV Awd A?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)
vs Volvo brand average+3% (87% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Volvo XC90 Inscription T8 PHEV Awd A by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202089%29943,042 mi
201990%24451,880 mi

Questions about the Volvo XC90 Inscription T8 PHEV Awd A

Is the Volvo XC90 Inscription T8 PHEV Awd A reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Volvo XC90 Inscription T8 PHEV Awd A averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 543 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 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 90%.

Which year Volvo XC90 Inscription T8 PHEV Awd A has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Volvo XC90 Inscription T8 PHEV Awd A has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 89%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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