Volvo V90 R Design + D4 Auto (2019)
2019 Volvo V90 R Design + D4 Auto
CarHunch analysed 171 real MOT records for the 2019 Volvo V90 R Design + D4 Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This Volvo V90 diesel is more reliable than average, with an 84.7% first-time pass rate versus the UK average of 80%, but the dangerous defect rate of 24% is a concern—roughly one in four vehicles have failed on a serious safety issue at some point. That's notably higher than typical and worth investigating during a pre-purchase inspection, particularly around brake systems and suspension components common to this model.
At 50,000 miles median, these cars are running low mileage for their age, which should support longevity, yet they're averaging 0.71 failures and 4.3 advisories per test, indicating minor wear is creeping in steadily. When shopping for one, budget for upcoming maintenance on non-critical items, but insist on a full brake and suspension check regardless of MOT history.
What to check before buying a 2019 Volvo V90 R Design + D4 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.
- ⚠️ 24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Volvo V90 R Design + D4 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.
Half of all 2019 Volvo V90 R Design + D4 Auto vehicles fall between 38,382 and 61,441 miles.
2019 Volvo V90 R Design + D4 Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 159 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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