2022 Volvo S90: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Volvo S90 first registered in 2022: we looked at the 277 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 277 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2022 Volvo S90 MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2022 Volvo S90 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres21% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors4% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics3% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes2% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Driveshafts and joints1% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2022 Volvo S90
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Volvo S90 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2021 | 455 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 2,950 | Tyres 26% |
| 2019 | 6,243 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 7,404 | Tyres 27% |
| 2017 | 4,123 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 849 | Tyres 27% |
| 1998 | – | Too few tests |
| 1997 | 174 | Suspension 41% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Volvo S90 cars first registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score