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Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto reliable? We analysed 666 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 666 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.6%
Typical Mileage
102,727mi
Annual Mileage
10,270mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo XC90 R-design D5 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 XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto.

Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo XC90 R-design D5 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
7,366 mi/yr
Typical
10,270 mi/yr
Average
11,341 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,401 mi/yr

Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
102,727 mi
75th Percentile
130,404 mi
95th Percentile
175,572 mi
Max Recorded
1,633,278 mi

How Does the Volvo XC90 R-design D5 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 XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto THIS CAR 79.6% 666 102,727 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
Aprilia Leonardo 82.9% 1,143 17,127 mi 28 yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto?

The Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.6% across 666 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto owner drives around 10,270 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 XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto reliable?
Based on 666 MOT tests, the Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto has a 79.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto do per year?
The typical Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto does around 10,270 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo XC90 R-design D5 AWD Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo XC90 R-design D5 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.