Volvo V90 - Reliability and safety

There’s lots of safety technology inside the Volvo V90 to try and prevent a crash from happening in the first place. All versions come with Pilot Assist, which includes lane centering on the motorway, and blind spot monitoring to warn and prevent you from colliding with a vehicle alongside you when changing lanes on a motorway or dual carriageway. There’s also adaptive cruise control with a stop and go function in traffic, and a speed recognition system.

However, while the V90 did receive the maximum five out of five star rating by safety experts Euro NCAP back in 2017, that rating is no longer valid. That doesn’t mean the V90 won’t still protect you well in a collision, it just means comparisons can’t be drawn between the five-star scores of the latest BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes E-Class Estate received in 2023 and 2024, respectively, because the test has become much more stringent in the intervening years. 

There’s more rosy news in terms of the brand’s 2024 Driver Power customer satisfaction score. While the V90 didn't feature in the survey, the brand achieved 16th place out of 32 manufacturers, which was ahead of Mercedes in 25th place, and just behind BMW in 14th. Owners praised front seat comfort, rear leg room, and interior style and quality. Misses included high running costs, powertrains, and ownership satisfaction.

Warranty

All Volvos come with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty, which is standard for the class, although BMW and Mercedes offer a similar three-year warranty without a mileage limit. The main warranty can be extended for a fee to either four years/60,000 miles, or four years/80,000 miles, whichever comes soonest.

In addition, Volvo issues a paint warranty for the same three years, while a corrosion warranty covers the car for twelve years.

Servicing

The Volvo V90 requires servicing annually or every 18,000 miles, whichever comes first.

A Volvo Service Plan can be set up to help customers spread servicing costs on an interest-free monthly basis.