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Volvo V90 Cross Country reliability by build year

Coverage 2017-present1 named generationEstateDIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 708 MOT tests for Volvo V90 Cross Country models built around 2020 (5 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Volvo V90 Cross Country built around 2020: about average at the MOT

Volvo V90 Cross Country models built around 2020 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

Check a Volvo V90 Cross Country by number plate

Key figure

12% of MOT tests on Volvo V90 Cross Country models built around 2020 ended in a fail (retests included), against 12% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Volvo V90 Cross Country models built around 2020 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Volvo V90 Cross Country's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your V90 Cross Country's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

V90 Cross Country Mk1

Mk1 (2017-present)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROLDIESEL

11.7% fail rate, built around 2020 (5 years old)

Likely between 9.6% and 14.3%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 8 MOTs, 12.8%)

From 708 MOT tests at this ageView details →

By age

Volvo V90 Cross Country fail rate by age

This chart combines every Volvo V90 Cross Country ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
1679.6%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
70811.7%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
17513.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 6 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 5-year-old Volvo V90 Cross Country models

These issues come from 5-year-old Volvo V90 Cross Country models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    20.6%
    Advisory: 161Fail: 22 (12% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.7%
    Advisory: 179Fail: 8 (4% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    10.0%
    Advisory: 87Fail: 18 (17% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    5.2%
    Advisory: 30Fail: 17 (36% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    4.2%
    Advisory: 42Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 708 MOT tests on 5-year-old Volvo V90 Cross Country models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 5-year-old Volvo V90 Cross Country models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Brakes + Tyres51%
  2. Suspension + Tyres14%
  3. Other + Tyres12%
  4. Brakes + Other11%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 91 MOT tests on Volvo V90 Cross Country cars built around 2020 (5 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Volvo V90 Cross Country.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

22 recalls in all

Includes recalls GOV.UK files under the Volvo V90, the model this one is based on.

13 of the 22 Volvo V90 Cross Country recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 11 more

Top concerns

  • SPA1 cell modules
  • A software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine
  • BCM2 – push road

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other estates to compare

Other estates to compare

  1. 1

    Kia ProCeed

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.4%
    Dangerous
    6.9%

    No clear edge over the Volvo V90 Cross Country on these figures.

    1,632 MOT tests on cars built around 2020

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2020 (5 years old), the Volvo V90 Cross Country across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 708 5-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Volvo V90 Cross Country ever sold: 1,050 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2020 (5 years old): 708 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.