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Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A reliable? We analysed 463 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 463 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.1%
Typical Mileage
51,094mi
Annual Mileage
10,065mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV 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 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A.

Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.7%
2020
90.4%
2019

Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV 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
6,644 mi/yr
Typical
10,065 mi/yr
Average
10,959 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,010 mi/yr

Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 116 89.7% 32,114 45,578 67,897
2019 342 90.4% 35,489 51,955 73,034

How Long Does a Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Last?

Based on 105 Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.2 years
Median
5.0 years

Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
51,094 mi
75th Percentile
71,862 mi
95th Percentile
106,168 mi
Max Recorded
128,900 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A

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

Best year
2019

90.4% MOT pass rate from 342 tests

Year to avoid
2020

89.7% MOT pass rate from 116 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.4% across 342 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.7% — 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 R-design + T8 PHEV 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 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A THIS CAR 90.1% 463 51,094 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
Honda Civic S I-dtec 90.8% 434 37,116 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A?

The Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.1% across 463 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 tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV 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 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A owner drives around 10,065 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 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A reliable?
Based on 463 MOT tests, the Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A has a 90.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A does around 10,065 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV 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 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A is 2019 with a 90.4% pass rate across 342 tests.