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Volvo Unknown vs Volvo Xc90 b5 awd auto: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volvo Unknown
86%
MOT pass rate · 319,034 vehicles
Volvo Xc90 b5 awd auto
88%
MOT pass rate · 36 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volvo Unknown (86%) and Volvo Xc90 b5 awd auto (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volvo Unknown Volvo Xc90 b5 awd auto
MOT pass rate 86% 88% ✓
MOT failure rate 14% 12% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.1
Dangerous-fault share 4% ✓ 7%
Average mileage 431,427 mi 84,238 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 319,034 36

Most common faults

Volvo Unknown

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Volvo Xc90 b5 awd auto

  1. Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
  5. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volvo Unknown (86%) and Volvo Xc90 b5 awd auto (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.