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Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto reliable? We analysed 245 real MOT tests across 139 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 245 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.0%
Typical Mileage
70,975mi
Annual Mileage
13,001mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto.

Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.4%
2022
92.1%
2020

Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
9,114 mi/yr
Typical
13,001 mi/yr
Average
15,395 mi/yr
Heavy usage
18,909 mi/yr

Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 115 90.4% 46,435 66,957 95,725
2020 76 92.1% 49,320 106,982 125,044

How Long Does a Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto Last?

Based on 139 Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
70,975 mi
75th Percentile
106,690 mi
95th Percentile
142,829 mi
Max Recorded
159,084 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

92.1% MOT pass rate from 76 tests

Year to avoid
2022

90.4% MOT pass rate from 115 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.1% across 76 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto THIS CAR 91.0% 245 70,975 mi — yrs
Volvo V70 71% 1,930,508 113,181 mi 29 yrs
Volvo V40 73.7% 1,865,374 76,415 mi 30 yrs
Volvo S40 69.9% 1,390,271 84,701 mi 30 yrs
Piaggio Zi 72.3% 357 10,023 mi 26 yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto?

The Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.0% across 245 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto owner drives around 13,001 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto reliable?
Based on 245 MOT tests, the Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto has a 91.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto do per year?
The typical Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto does around 13,001 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo V90 B6 MHEV AWD Auto is 2020 with a 92.1% pass rate across 76 tests.