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Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A reliable? We analysed 287 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 287 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.2%
Typical Mileage
33,440mi
Annual Mileage
8,905mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV 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 XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A.

Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.6%
2021
87.7%
2020

Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV 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
5,932 mi/yr
Typical
8,905 mi/yr
Average
9,818 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,352 mi/yr

Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 129 87.6% 24,336 36,958 48,783
2020 106 87.7% 21,940 30,388 40,547

How Long Does a Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Last?

Based on 105 Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.8 years
Median
4.0 years

Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
33,440 mi
75th Percentile
44,226 mi
95th Percentile
64,103 mi
Max Recorded
108,127 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A

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

Best year
2020

87.7% MOT pass rate from 106 tests

Year to avoid
2021

87.6% MOT pass rate from 129 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.7% across 106 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV 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 XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A THIS CAR 88.2% 287 33,440 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
Renault Megane Sl Oasis 16V 64.2% 268 100,156 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A?

The Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 287 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV 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 XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A owner drives around 8,905 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 Pro B6MHEV AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A reliable?
Based on 287 MOT tests, the Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A has a 88.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A does around 8,905 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV 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 XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo XC90 R-design Pro B6MHEV AWD A is 2020 with a 87.7% pass rate across 106 tests.