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Volvo XC90 E4*2007/46*0929

from 2014

Based on 2 sources, each with its own reference date

No documented known problems found. That does not mean the car is problem free

Key points to know

  • Insurance loss

    3 results · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

    Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

Recalls

Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026

NHTSA

We could not check NHTSA for this model

EU Safety Gate

No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2026

Safety rating

American crash test (NHTSA)

NHTSA SafetyRatings

American crash-test rating (NHTSA), for the American market. It does not automatically apply to this country

No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2026

Insurance loss

Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects

IIHS/HLDI

Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: XC90 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for XC90 4dr 4WD is 80. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: XC90 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for XC90 4dr 4WD is 79. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: XC90 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for XC90 4dr 4WD is 79. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

Inspection statistics for these model years

CZ STKNot checked recently
  • 0 to 2 years: 6,928 inspections
  • 3 to 5 years: 21,736 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 17,366 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 14,198 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 13,935 inspections

3 to 5 years: 21,736 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 437 of the 21736 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 419 of the 21736 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 389 of the 21736 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 376 of the 21736 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 297 of the 21736 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

0 to 2 years: 6,928 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 236 of the 6928 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 14 of the 6928 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 12 of the 6928 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 11 of the 6928 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

6 to 8 years: 17,366 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1524 of the 17366 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1390 of the 17366 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1157 of the 17366 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1124 of the 17366 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 516 of the 17366 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

9 to 11 years: 14,198 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2926 of the 14198 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2472 of the 14198 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2414 of the 14198 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2305 of the 14198 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 701 of the 14198 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

12 to 14 years: 13,935 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4402 of the 13935 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3599 of the 13935 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3411 of the 13935 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3200 of the 13935 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 921 of the 13935 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

DVSA MOT-statistiekNot checked recently
  • 3 to 5 years: 1,757 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 11,786 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 7,692 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 10,524 inspections

6 to 8 years: 11,786 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1979 of the 11786 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 642 of the 3854 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 256 of the 1541 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

3 to 5 years: 1,757 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 252 of the 1757 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1021 of the 7885 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 420 of the 3245 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 626 of the 4900 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

9 to 11 years: 7,692 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1912 of the 7692 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

12 to 14 years: 10,524 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3562 of the 10524 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister)Dated, data up to and including 03/09/2026
  • 3 to 5 years: 9,178 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 15,840 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 9,633 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 2,938 inspections

6 to 8 years: 15,840 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2678 of the 15840 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1339 of the 15840 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 810 of the 15840 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 380 of the 15840 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 349 of the 15840 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

and 3 more

3 to 5 years: 9,178 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 944 of the 9178 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 361 of the 9178 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 135 of the 9178 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 64 of the 9178 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 44 of the 9178 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

and 2 more

9 to 11 years: 9,633 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1865 of the 9633 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 880 of the 9633 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 727 of the 9633 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 241 of the 9633 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 221 of the 9633 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

and 3 more

12 to 14 years: 2,938 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 860 of the 2938 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 588 of the 2938 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 327 of the 2938 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 117 of the 2938 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 70 of the 2938 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

and 3 more

Finse keuringsdata (Traficom)
  • 3 to 5 years: 589 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 855 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 1,762 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 363 inspections

9 to 11 years: 1,762 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Steering equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 353 fail items across 1762 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 347 fail items across 1762 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 138 fail items across 1762 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 116 fail items across 1762 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 65 fail items across 1762 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 4 more

3 to 5 years: 589 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 35 fail items across 589 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 19 fail items across 589 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 12 fail items across 589 Finnish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

6 to 8 years: 855 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 69 fail items across 855 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 51 fail items across 855 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 43 fail items across 855 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 21 fail items across 855 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 19 fail items across 855 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 1 more

12 to 14 years: 363 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 201 fail items across 363 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 160 fail items across 363 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 67 fail items across 363 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 31 fail items across 363 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 14 fail items across 363 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test)
  • 3 to 5 years: 567 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 1,075 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 322 inspections

6 to 8 years: 1,075 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 280 fail items across 1075 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 190 fail items across 1075 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 92 fail items across 1075 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 88 fail items across 1075 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 37 fail items across 1075 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 2 more

3 to 5 years: 567 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 60 fail items across 567 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 46 fail items across 567 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 28 fail items across 567 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

9 to 11 years: 322 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 120 fail items across 322 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 78 fail items across 322 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 59 fail items across 322 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 56 fail items across 322 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 34 fail items across 322 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

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Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
0-2 years

Too few inspections

No data

No data

No data

No data

3-5 years

15.3% failed (1402 of 9178)

country average 20.8%, index 73

13% failed (2319 of 17787)

country average 12.8%, index 102

No data

22.1% failed (125 of 567)

country average 20.6%, index 107

No data

6-8 years

30.5% failed (4826 of 15840)

country average 28.6%, index 106

16.8% failed (2877 of 17181)

country average 19.2%, index 87

No data

36.9% failed (397 of 1075)

country average 31.8%, index 116

Too few inspections

9-11 years

34.8% failed (3352 of 9633)

country average 33.6%, index 104

24.9% failed (1912 of 7692)

country average 28.1%, index 89

No data

55% failed (177 of 322)

country average 47.6%, index 116

Too few inspections

12-14 years

49.3% failed (1449 of 2938)

country average 42.8%, index 115

33.9% failed (3562 of 10524)

country average 36.3%, index 93

No data

Too few inspections

Too few inspections

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

Buyer knowledge and checklist

Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.

Periodic inspection: STK (Stanice technické kontroly, the Czech periodic inspection): every 2 years

Cebia, checked on 05/08/2026

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Frequently asked questions

What are the known problems with a Volvo XC90 E4*2007/46*0929?

Insurance loss: 3 results (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.

Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Volvo XC90?

Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4402 of the 13935 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr. CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.

Where does this data come from?

CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2026), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2026), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 03/09/2026), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.

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By Jon Mase, Plateop

Sources

  • EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 2026
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2026
  • NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2026
  • IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

Other generations of XC90

Citing this data

Plateop, Volvo XC90, inspection statistics Czechia, reference date 2026-09-03, https://cesko.plateop.com/en/modellen/volvo/xc90

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