BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | BMW X5 | Volvo XC90 | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 6-8 years | 2830 of 20918 (13.5%) | 71 | 2617 of 16681 (15.7%) | 82 | -2.16 |
| 9-11 years | 2649 of 18112 (14.6%) | 52 | 2284 of 10181 (22.4%) | 80 | -7.8 |
| 12-14 years | 2407 of 10485 (23%) | 63 | 3028 of 9330 (32.5%) | 89 | -9.49 |
| 15-19 years | 4365 of 14813 (29.5%) | 70 | 5462 of 13948 (39.2%) | 93 | -9.69 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
BMW X5
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Volvo XC90
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to United Kingdom. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for BMW X5 and Volvo XC90, per age band?
BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90: 6-8 years: 71 versus 82. 9-11 years: 52 versus 80. 12-14 years: 63 versus 89. 15-19 years: 70 versus 93. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for BMW X5 or Volvo XC90?
BMW X5: 1. Volvo XC90: 0.
Where do these figures come from?
DVSA MOT statistics (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.