EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Volvo S90 / V90
2016–now
2
engines covered
3
known faults
22,154
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
16
official recalls
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The Volvo S90 / V90 has been built since 2016.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 3 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Oil consumption (2016–2018): it usually appears at 80,000–160,000 km and costs €0–4,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (7.2 %), brakes (3.8 %), lights, wipers and visibility (3.1 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: body and corrosion. It fails less often than average on: suspension, lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3 / D4 / D5 (VEA diesel) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo | 0W-20 / 0W-30 · Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| T4 / T5 (VEA petrol) | Petrol | Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo | 0W-20 · Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
D3 / D4 / D5 (VEA diesel)
T4 / T5 (VEA petrol)
Oil consumption (2016–2018)
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Low oil warning
Fix: Dealer consumption test; piston rings
€0–4,000
Gearboxes
Geartronic (Aisin / GM)
Aisin TF-80SC harsh shifts / valve body
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh 2–3 / 3–4 shifts, flare
Fix: Fluid flush; valve body
€300–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the D3 / D4 / D5 (VEA diesel) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 22,154 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.2 % | 3.8 % | 4.3 % | 4.6 % | 4.1 % |
| Suspension | 0.4 % | 0.8 % | 1.7 % | 3.0 % | 3.7 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.4 % | 0.9 % | 1.7 % | 1.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.3 % | 7.2 % | 7.6 % | 6.6 % | 6.7 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 2.1 % | 3.1 % | 3.6 % | 3.3 % | 2.4 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.4 % | 1.3 % | 2.0 % | 3.5 % | 4.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.6 % | 0.6 % | 1.5 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (16). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Brakes / ABS / ESP BCM2 SW – Safety Notice23/06/2025 · R/2025/211
- Fire risk SPA1 Cell Modules24/03/2025 · R/2025/117
- Brakes / ABS / ESP BCM2 – Push Road05/11/2024 · R/2024/446
- Brakes / ABS / ESP There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.24/01/2023 · R/2023/025
- Engine / loss of power A software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine27/10/2022 · R/2022/313
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake system18/09/2021 · R/2021/331
- Fuel system Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty02/08/2021 · R/2021/282
- Fuel system There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump from operating07/06/2021 · R/2021/205
The other recalls (8) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Volvo S40 / V50 2004–2012Volvo S60 / V60 I 2010–2018Volvo S60 / V60 II 2018–Volvo S80 II 2006–2016Volvo S40 / V40 I 1995–2004Volvo S60 I 2000–2009
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026