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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A. Check any Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A by registration number below.

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88.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.7%

vs Volvo Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A has an average MOT pass rate of 88.4%, which is 0.7 percentage points above the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A fails its MOT are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 923 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

2020

Based on 537 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

11.4%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

0

Based on 257 vehicles

87.9%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

28k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A

The most common reasons a Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre cords visible or damaged

5.6%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

4.4%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.9%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.3%
Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

3.5%

Rear Nearside

2.4%

Front Nearside

2.4%

Other Volvo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volvo models.

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80.8% pass rate

Volvo V60 Momentum + D3 Auto

86.8% pass rate

Volvo V60

82.5% pass rate

Volvo Xc60 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A

92.4% pass rate

Volvo C30 1,6

91.8% pass rate

Volvo 850

92.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A

Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A is 88.4% compared to the Volvo average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A?
The most common MOT failures on the Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (5.6%), A tyre seriously damaged (4.4%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.4%, the Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A?
Typical mileage for the Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A: 52,989 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Xc90 Inscription B5 Mhev Awd A to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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