Volvo Xc90 (2014)

2,356 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.2% first-time pass rate

2014 Volvo Xc90

CarHunch analysed 2,356 real MOT records for the 2014 Volvo Xc90. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 2.2% above UK average
82.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
70,014
typical mileage
56,244–87,496 middle half
43.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.13
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Volvo Xc90

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.
  • ⚠️ 43.9% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 2,334 82.1% 2.14
Petrol (1%) 22 91.6% 0.36

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Volvo Xc90 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.

56,244
low mileage
70,014
typical
87,496
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Volvo Xc90 vehicles fall between 56,244 and 87,496 miles.

2014 Volvo Xc90 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 2,176 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

2,266 2,176 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

10.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.13
Avg failures per vehicle
12.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Volvo Xc90

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 55.2%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 52.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 32.8%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 31.4%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 29.3%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 27%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 21.5%
    Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
  • 20%
    Parking brake efficiency below requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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