2017 Volvo V90 MOT pass rate: 84.0% (8,604 tests)
Is the 2017 V90 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2017-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86.4% +0.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 83.6% -0.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 82.1% -0.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2017 V90
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 742 | 32.3% |
| 2 | Brakes | 447 | 19.5% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 335 | 14.6% |
| 4 | Suspension | 326 | 14.2% |
| 5 | Steering | 135 | 5.9% |
| 6 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 131 | 5.7% |
All V90 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 (this page) | 8,604 | 84.0% | +0.0 pts | 72,033 |
| 2018 | 11,794 | 86.1% | -0.2 pts | 59,543 |
| 2019 | 7,430 | 86.2% | -2.2 pts | 47,655 |
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FAQs
Is a 2017 Volvo V90 reliable?
2017-registered examples passed 84.0% of their MOT tests (8,604 tests, 2023–2025), +0.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 9 years old with a median 72,033 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2017 V90?
The median tested example shows 72,033 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.