2019 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,178 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.3% in the 90-120k group versus 7.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 61 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.4% | 28 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 21 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 27 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 13 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 10 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.0% | 295 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.8% | 174 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.4% | 122 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.6% | 42 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 37 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.7% | 32 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 300 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 607 | 7.7% |
| 60-90k | 226 | 11.1% |
| 90-120k | 35 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 291 | 7.2% |
| 2023 | 294 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 291 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 299 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Xc90 Inscription B5 Auto
Before buying a 2019 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Autos pass their MOT?
91.4% of the 1,178 2019 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by brakes (2.4%).
Does the 2019 Xc90 Inscription B5 Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,178 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.