Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 794 vehicles, the 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto (2022)

794 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 27k–42k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 794 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 794 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Electric Diesel (80%)	634	92.2%	0.17
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (20%)	156	89.4%	0.22

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,949 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 37.8%

1,114

Black 30.4%

897

Blue 13.1%

387

Silver 9.8%

289

White 7.2%

211

Gold 1.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,867

typical

27,099

low mileage

42,208

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Auto vehicles fall between 27,099 and 42,208 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,099 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 27,099–42,208 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 MHEV AWD Autos sit.

⚠ Over 56,980 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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