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Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A reliable? We analysed 994 real MOT tests across 259 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 994 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.6%
Typical Mileage
35,629mi
Annual Mileage
9,044mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A.

Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.4%
2020
90.9%
2019

Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3

Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,772 mi/yr
Typical
9,044 mi/yr
Average
9,514 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,638 mi/yr

Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 726 89.4% 22,742 34,141 47,316
2019 254 90.9% 27,850 38,700 50,695

How Long Does a Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Last?

Based on 259 Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.7 years
Median
5.0 years

Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
35,629 mi
75th Percentile
49,240 mi
95th Percentile
73,648 mi
Max Recorded
128,316 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A

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

Best year
2019

90.9% MOT pass rate from 254 tests

Year to avoid
2020

89.4% MOT pass rate from 726 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.9% across 254 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.4% — 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 Cross Country + T5 AWD A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A THIS CAR 89.6% 994 35,629 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
Mazda 323 Gl 58.6% 956 108,157 mi 32 yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A?

The Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.6% across 994 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A owner drives around 9,044 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 Cross Country + T5 AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A reliable?
Based on 994 MOT tests, the Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A has a 89.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A does around 9,044 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A?
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 Cross Country + T5 AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo V90 Cross Country + T5 AWD A is 2019 with a 90.9% pass rate across 254 tests.