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Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A reliable? We analysed 2,681 real MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,681 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.7%
Typical Mileage
36,850mi
Annual Mileage
8,864mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV 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 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A.

Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.1%
2022
88.1%
2021
85.6%
2020

Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 12
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 12
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 10

Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV 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
6,366 mi/yr
Typical
8,864 mi/yr
Average
9,799 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,167 mi/yr

Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 461 88.1% 26,829 35,318 45,310
2021 1,456 88.1% 29,236 38,742 49,601
2020 651 85.6% 23,822 32,846 43,572

How Long Does a Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A Last?

Based on 1,047 Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
36,850 mi
75th Percentile
48,058 mi
95th Percentile
70,591 mi
Max Recorded
142,283 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A

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

Best year
2021

88.1% MOT pass rate from 1,456 tests

Year to avoid
2020

85.6% MOT pass rate from 651 tests

The best year to buy a used Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 1,456 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.6% — 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 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV 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 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A THIS CAR 87.7% 2,681 36,850 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
Subaru Impreza GX AWD 72.4% 3,595 82,135 mi 25 yrs

Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A?

The Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.7% across 2,681 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 XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV 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 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A owner drives around 8,864 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 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A reliable?
Based on 2,681 MOT tests, the Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A has a 87.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A do per year?
The typical Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A does around 8,864 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV 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 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volvo XC90 Rdesign Pro B5 MHEV AWD A is 2021 with a 88.1% pass rate across 1,456 tests.