Car statistics
How many Volvo S90s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 7,805 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 7,212 Volvo S90s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 197 declared off the road (SORN). That is 3.1% fewer than the peak of 7,444 in 2023.
Numbers peaked in 2023 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 318 |
| 1998 | 407 |
| 1999 | 441 |
| 2000 | 418 |
| 2001 | 426 |
| 2002 | 422 |
| 2003 | 409 |
| 2004 | 412 |
| 2005 | 399 |
| 2006 | 394 |
| 2007 | 363 |
| 2008 | 346 |
| 2009 | 321 |
| 2010 | 304 |
| 2011 | 265 |
| 2012 | 238 |
| 2013 | 211 |
| 2014 | 182 |
| 2015 | 171 |
| 2016 | 446 |
| 2017 | 1,708 |
| 2018 | 4,445 |
| 2019 | 6,333 |
| 2020 | 7,010 |
| 2021 | 7,128 |
| 2022 | 7,409 |
| 2023 | 7,444 |
| 2024 | 7,433 |
| 2025 | 7,273 |
| 2026 | 7,212 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 86.8% of Volvo S90 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volvo S90s tested pass 82.2% of the time, so the Volvo S90 does better than average for its age, by 4.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 86.7%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Volvo S90 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 88.9% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 87.7% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 83.5% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a Volvo S90 fails its MOT, appearing on 39.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.5% of Volvo S90 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 39.4% |
| Brakes | 29.3% |
| Suspension | 14.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.9% |
| Steering | 8.0% |
| Visibility | 7.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Volvo S90 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, on 22.9% of 1,029 failed tests. 40.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 22.9% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 12.8% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 11.3% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 10.5% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 8.0% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 5.1% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 4.1% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 3.5% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.4% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 16.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 12.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 5.6% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 4.6% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.2% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 2.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.0% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 1.9% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play Steering | 1.9% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 1.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
4 years of the Volvo S90, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2018 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (87.6% passed first time) and the 2020 cars worst (88.4%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,395 | 1,351 | 83.3% |
| 2018 | 2,649 | 2,393 | 87.6% |
| 2019 | 2,116 | 2,014 | 87.9% |
| 2020 | 1,031 | 961 | 88.4% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Volvo S90 covers 10,613 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 10,088 |
| 6–7 years | 11,065 |
| 8–10 years | 10,072 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Volvo S90s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 2,709 in 2018. In 2025, 7 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 1 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 1 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 1 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 295 |
| ’17 | 1,549 |
| ’18 | 2,709 |
| ’19 | 2,147 |
| ’20 | 1,035 |
| ’21 | 262 |
| ’22 | 288 |
| ’23 | 177 |
| ’24 | 26 |
| ’25 | 7 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 7,535 Volvo S90s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.3% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 0.7% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc. The share with an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc has fallen from 99.5% in 2014 to 0.7%. Petrols made up 97.8% of those licensed in 2014 and 19.7% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 7,481 licensed | 99.3% |
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 53 licensed | 0.7% |
| Other sizes 1 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 5,195 | 68.9% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 1,432 | 19.0% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Plug-in hybrid | 804 | 10.7% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,901–3,000cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.5% | 99.5% |
| 2015 | 0.6% | 99.4% |
| 2016 | 66.0% | 34.0% |
| 2017 | 92.1% | 7.9% |
| 2018 | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 99.0% | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2025 | 99.3% | 0.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0% | 97.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | 97.7% | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 65.8% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 90.4% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 93.9% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 83.1% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 75.1% | 21.3% | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 72.2% | 21.0% | 6.6% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 70.3% | 20.0% | 9.3% | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 69.1% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 68.7% | 19.7% | 10.9% | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 68.9% | 19.7% | 10.7% | 0.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volvo S90 from 2016, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 33.1 to 50.2 mpg, with CO2 of 147 to 193 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 105.0 to 352.6 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2016 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 41.5 to 64.2 mpg, with CO2 of 116 to 157 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 128.4 to 141.2 mpg (weighted).
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 33.1–37.8 | 169–193 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 24 |
| 2.0 diesel | 39.1–50.2 | 147–189 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 28 |
| 2.0 plug-in hybrid | 105.0–352.6 | 17–61 | 2019–2026 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 9 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 41.5–42.8 | 153–157 | 2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 19 |
| 2.0 diesel | 51.4–64.2 | 116–144 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 25 |
| 2.0 plug-in hybrid | 128.4–141.2 | 46–49 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 3 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 17 safety recalls for the Volvo S90 since 1992, the first in 2002. The most recent was launched on 23 June 2025.
All 17 Volvo S90 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volvo S90. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S90 | 7,212 | −2.6% | 197 | 381 | Diesel |
| Volvo XC40 | 174,993 | +19.6% | 1,060 | 46 | Hybrid |
| Volvo XC60 | 149,383 | +7.1% | 2,413 | 59 | Diesel |
| Volvo XC90 | 91,505 | +3.8% | 6,477 | 104 | Diesel |
| Volvo V40 | 91,276 | −2.0% | 4,457 | 105 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 7,409 S90 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 7,805 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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