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Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV Awd A

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,615 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

88%

Total Tests

1,615

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (91%)

Years Covered

3

About the Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV Awd A

The Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV Awd A was MOT tested 1,615 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel hybrid and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 1,190 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 88%. 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 51,694 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 34,260 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel hybrid, 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 2021 details

How reliable is the Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV Awd A?

vs average of all models+6% (82% avg)
vs Volvo brand average+1% (87% avg)
Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV Awd A by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202191%1,19034,260 mi
202088%38833,895 mi
201984%3751,694 mi

Questions about the Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV Awd A

Is the Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV Awd A reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV Awd A averages an 88% MOT pass rate, from 1,615 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV Awd A has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV Awd A has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 88%, 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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