2016 Volvo V90 2.0L Diesel · R5 SDT
2016 Volvo V90 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 43,323 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V90
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R5 SDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 43,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo V90 (SPA)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R5 SDT Mileage History
- 09/10/202125,744 mi
- 13/10/202230,395 mi+4,651 mi
- 05/10/202334,290 mi+3,895 mi
- 03/10/202440,012 mi+5,722 mi
- 06/10/202543,323 mi+3,311 mi
Average of roughly 4,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R5 SDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo V90 (R5 SDT) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VOLVO V90
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Coolant Ingress & Bearing Failure(Serious)
On T8 Twin Engine and Recharge models, internal coolant seal leaks in the rear electric motor housing can cause bearing failure and high-voltage electrical shorts.
- D4/D5 PowerPulse Compressed Air Hose Rupture(Moderate)
The PowerPulse air hose delivering compressed air into the turbocharger exhaust manifold can split, producing a hissing sound and sluggish low-end torque.
- Sunroof Drain Blockage & Passenger Footwell Water Ingress(Serious)
The rubber drain tubes for the panoramic sunroof can become blocked with dirt or dislodge, discharging rainwater directly into the front footwells and soaking wiring harnesses.
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- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Coolant Ingress & Bearing FailureSerious
On T8 Twin Engine and Recharge models, internal coolant seal leaks in the rear electric motor housing can cause bearing failure and high-voltage electrical shorts.
- D4/D5 PowerPulse Compressed Air Hose RuptureModerate
The PowerPulse air hose delivering compressed air into the turbocharger exhaust manifold can split, producing a hissing sound and sluggish low-end torque.
- Sunroof Drain Blockage & Passenger Footwell Water IngressSerious
The rubber drain tubes for the panoramic sunroof can become blocked with dirt or dislodge, discharging rainwater directly into the front footwells and soaking wiring harnesses.
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