Car statistics
How many Volvo XC90s 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 74,647 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 91,505 Volvo XC90s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 6,477 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2003.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 3,701 |
| 2004 | 10,419 |
| 2005 | 16,909 |
| 2006 | 21,441 |
| 2007 | 25,354 |
| 2008 | 27,530 |
| 2009 | 31,178 |
| 2010 | 38,137 |
| 2011 | 42,217 |
| 2012 | 44,919 |
| 2013 | 46,903 |
| 2014 | 48,322 |
| 2015 | 50,183 |
| 2016 | 54,807 |
| 2017 | 59,346 |
| 2018 | 63,861 |
| 2019 | 68,836 |
| 2020 | 71,367 |
| 2021 | 75,537 |
| 2022 | 79,384 |
| 2023 | 82,402 |
| 2024 | 87,131 |
| 2025 | 90,725 |
| 2026 | 91,505 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The Volvo XC90 Lux SE 4x4 has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 Lux SE 4x4 | 100 | 12 |
In 2025, 76.0% of Volvo XC90 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volvo XC90s tested pass 74.3% of the time, so the Volvo XC90 does better than average for its age, by 1.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 73.7%.
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 XC90 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 87.2% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 87.1% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 85.4% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 81.0% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 67.9% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 60.7% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 56.2% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Brakes is the most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT, appearing on 36.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.3% of Volvo XC90 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 36.5% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.2% |
| Tyres | 28.0% |
| Suspension | 20.2% |
| Visibility | 10.3% |
| Steering | 9.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Volvo XC90 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 15.4% of 17,911 failed tests. 53.0% 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 |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.4% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 12.7% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 9.6% |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value Brakes | 8.4% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.3% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 7.8% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 6.9% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 6.2% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 5.0% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 4.9% |
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 | 19.2% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 9.0% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 7.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 7.9% |
| Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Non-component advisories | 5.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 4.7% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 4.4% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.3% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 4.0% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
19 years of the Volvo XC90, 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 2015 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (80.0% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (87.4%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | – | 2,211 | 56.1% |
| 2005 | – | 2,793 | 56.0% |
| 2006 | – | 2,233 | 57.5% |
| 2007 | – | 2,319 | 58.0% |
| 2008 | – | 1,433 | 58.5% |
| 2009 | – | 3,104 | 61.4% |
| 2010 | – | 5,675 | 63.3% |
| 2011 | – | 4,081 | 64.2% |
| 2012 | – | 2,860 | 69.6% |
| 2013 | – | 2,369 | 70.7% |
| 2014 | 2,315 | 2,275 | 69.4% |
| 2015 | 2,812 | 2,687 | 80.0% |
| 2016 | 5,567 | 5,130 | 79.9% |
| 2017 | 5,976 | 5,427 | 82.7% |
| 2018 | 6,487 | 6,216 | 84.6% |
| 2019 | 7,476 | 7,185 | 86.2% |
| 2020 | 5,111 | 4,866 | 86.3% |
| 2021 | 6,991 | 6,681 | 87.3% |
| 2022 | 6,572 | 6,361 | 87.4% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). 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 XC90 covers 8,851 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 10,270 |
| 6–7 years | 10,044 |
| 8–10 years | 9,470 |
| 11–14 years | 8,185 |
| 15–19 years | 7,182 |
| 20+ years | 6,134 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Volvo XC90s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 9,265 in 2024. In 2025, 8,012 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 3,665 |
| ’04 | 6,745 |
| ’05 | 6,635 |
| ’06 | 5,093 |
| ’07 | 4,192 |
| ’08 | 2,267 |
| ’09 | 4,053 |
| ’10 | 7,083 |
| ’11 | 4,716 |
| ’12 | 3,208 |
| ’13 | 2,558 |
| ’14 | 2,409 |
| ’15 | 2,956 |
| ’16 | 5,754 |
| ’17 | 6,126 |
| ’18 | 6,717 |
| ’19 | 7,775 |
| ’20 | 5,250 |
| ’21 | 7,170 |
| ’22 | 6,813 |
| ’23 | 7,017 |
| ’24 | 9,265 |
| ’25 | 8,012 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 93,504 Volvo XC90s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 71.0% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 27.9% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 71.0%. Diesels made up 93.5% of those licensed in 2014 and 48.3% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 66,380 licensed | 71.0% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 26,074 licensed | 27.9% |
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 393 licensed | 0.4% |
| Other sizes 657 licensed | 0.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,401–2,500cc | Diesel | 26,068 | 27.9% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Hybrid | 21,966 | 23.5% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Plug-in hybrid | 21,966 | 23.5% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 19,048 | 20.4% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 3,400 | 3.6% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,401–2,500cc | 2,901–3,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0% | 93.5% | 4.4% |
| 2015 | 5.4% | 88.7% | 3.9% |
| 2016 | 14.9% | 80.0% | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 23.6% | 72.1% | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 31.5% | 64.8% | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 39.3% | 57.7% | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 44.3% | 53.1% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 50.0% | 47.7% | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 55.5% | 42.6% | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 60.9% | 37.4% | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 66.7% | 32.0% | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 71.0% | 27.9% | 0.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid | Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 93.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 93.7% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 5.9% |
| 2016 | 91.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| 2017 | 89.2% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 87.7% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 84.7% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 7.0% |
| 2020 | 80.0% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | 72.6% | 12.0% | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 66.5% | 13.8% | 13.6% | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 60.3% | 16.9% | 17.2% | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 53.5% | 20.5% | 20.8% | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 48.3% | 23.5% | 23.5% | 4.7% |
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 XC90 from 2003, 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 26.1 to 44.1 mpg, with CO2 of 167 to 245 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 80.1 to 235.1 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2003 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 20.9 to 49.6 mpg, with CO2 of 149 to 322 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 100.9 to 134.5 mpg (weighted).
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 26.1–30.3 | 211–245 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 36 |
| 2.0 diesel | 34.0–44.1 | 167–218 | 2019 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 20 |
| 2.0 petrol hybrid | 28.2–33.6 | 190–228 | 2020–2026 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 38 |
| 2.0 diesel hybrid | 36.6–44.1 | 167–202 | 2020–2026 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 27 |
| 2.0 plug-in hybrid | 80.1–235.1 | 28–76 | 2019–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 33 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 34.1–36.7 | 179–192 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 24 |
| 2.5 petrol | 23.9–25.2 | 269–282 | 2005–2006 | Euro 4 | 5 |
| 2.9 petrol | 21.9–22.2 | 304–309 | 2003–2006 | Euro 4 | 6 |
| 3.2 petrol | 23.3–24.6 | 269–289 | 2007–2011 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 8 |
| 4.4 petrol | 20.9 | 322 | 2007–2010 | Euro 4 | 7 |
| 2.0 diesel | 42.8–49.6 | 149–173 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 18 |
| 2.4 diesel | 31.0–34.4 | 215–242 | 2003–2015 | Euro 3 to Euro 5 | 29 |
| 2.0 plug-in hybrid | 100.9–134.5 | 49–63 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 14 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 43 safety recalls for the Volvo XC90 since 1992, the first in 2003. The most recent was launched on 3 December 2025.
All 43 Volvo XC90 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volvo XC90. 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 XC90 | 91,505 | +3.8% | 6,477 | 104 | Diesel |
| Volvo XC40 | 174,993 | +19.6% | 1,060 | 46 | Hybrid |
| Volvo XC60 | 149,383 | +7.1% | 2,413 | 59 | Diesel |
| Volvo V40 | 91,276 | −2.0% | 4,457 | 105 | Diesel |
| Volvo V60 | 41,893 | +1.0% | 867 | 166 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 97,982 XC90 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 | 74,647 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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