Volvo V90 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 17,547 +0.8% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 267 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 84.1% Cars of the same ages 82.8%
• Rank by number licensed No. 265 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 1997
• Average annual mileage 10,432 miles a year

How many Volvo V90s are left in Great Britain?

There were 17,547 Volvo V90s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 267 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 1997.

Volvo V90 MOT reliability

In 2025, 84.1% of Volvo V90 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volvo V90s tested pass 82.8% of the time, so the Volvo V90 does better than average for its age, by 1.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 84.2%.

Volvo V90 MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Volvo V90 fails its MOT, appearing on 39.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.3% of Volvo V90 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Volvo V90 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Volvo V90 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, on 15.7% of 2,656 failed tests. 41.1% 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.

Volvo V90 by year

6 years of the Volvo V90, 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 (83.6% passed first time) and the 2020 cars worst (85.3%).

Volvo V90 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 17,825 Volvo V90s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.4% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 0.5% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 99.4%. Petrols made up 96.7% of those licensed in 2014 and 18.8% in 2025.

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.

Volvo V90 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volvo V90 from 2016, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel, petrol hybrid and diesel hybrid versions ranges from 29.6 to 50.2 mpg, with CO2 of 147 to 216 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 104.5 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 35.8 to 64.2 mpg, with CO2 of 116 to 183 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 128.4 to 141.2 mpg (weighted).

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• Plug-in hybrid figures are VCA’s weighted values, which count driving on battery power as well as on fuel.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “V90, MY20”, “V90 MY19”, “V90, MY21”, “V90, MY19”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Volvo V90 safety recalls

DVSA lists 16 safety recalls for the Volvo V90 since 1992, the first in 2002. The most recent was launched on 23 June 2025.

All 16 Volvo V90 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volvo V90. 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 15 Sept 2026

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