Hybrid Volvo V90: MOT pass rate
84.9% of hybrid Volvo V90s pass the MOT first time, measured across 219 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 62,734.
Hybrid against the other Volvo V90 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 84.5% | 8,359 |
| Petrol | 85.9% | 1,466 |
| Hybrid | 84.9% | 219 |
| All Volvo V90 | 84.7% | 10,048 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Hybrids sidestep most emissions failures and tend to do lighter urban miles, though the extra weight tells on tyres and brakes.
On the Volvo V90 specifically, petrol is the strongest at 85.9%, and this hybrid version sits 0.2 points above the 84.7% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid Volvo V90 had covered 62,734 miles at test, against 69,654 for the diesel and 54,746 for the petrol. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Volvo V90 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Volvo V90 fuel types
- Diesel Volvo V90 - 84.5%
- Petrol Volvo V90 - 85.9%