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Volvo V90 Inscription B4 MHEV Auto (2021)

115 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Volvo V90 Inscription B4 MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2021 Volvo V90 Inscription B4 MHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Volvo V90 is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 92.5% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. The 12.2% dangerous defect rate is moderate and not a red flag for this premium executive sedan.

At 36,363 miles average for a three-year-old car, these V90s are running within normal wear expectations, and the very low failure rate of 0.21 per vehicle confirms they're holding up well mechanically. The 1.3 advisories per car suggest minor maintenance items rather than structural concerns, so prioritise a full service history check and have any advisories addressed before purchase to keep this car running smoothly.

Generally reliable 12.5% above UK average
92.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
35,327
typical mileage
24,692–44,197 middle half
12.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.21
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Volvo V90 Inscription B4 MHEV Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Electric Diesel (55%) 63 93.9% 0.14
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (45%) 52 90.7% 0.29

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Volvo V90 Inscription B4 MHEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,692
low mileage
35,327
typical
44,197
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Volvo V90 Inscription B4 MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 24,692 and 44,197 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.21
Avg failures per vehicle
1.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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