Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto (2022)
2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto
CarHunch analysed 794 real MOT records for the 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Volvo XC90 R-Design B5 MHEV passes its MOT first time at 89.7%, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 7.9% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. The diesel-hybrid variant pulls ahead at 90.3% pass rate versus the petrol-hybrid's 87.1%, suggesting the diesel powertrain is slightly more robust.
With a median mileage of 33,867 miles for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are running right on schedule, and the average owner is dealing with just 0.18 failures and 1.1 advisories per test—both comfortably modest figures. If you're considering one, have any advisory items checked over before purchase, particularly brake wear and suspension components, but overall this cohort shows strong early-life durability.
What to check before buying a 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD 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 (80%) | 634 | 90.3% | 0.17 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (20%) | 156 | 87.1% | 0.22 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD 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 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto vehicles fall between 27,099 and 42,208 miles.
MOT History Averages
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