Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2016
3,251 new Volvo S90 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2016; the largest markets were Germany (753), Sweden (625), Finland (313).
- Average mass
- 1,783 kg
- Average power
- 157 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 83% · Petrol 17%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2016 Volvo S90 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (187 kW, 251 hp), 2.0 diesel (140 kW, 188 hp) and 2.0 diesel (173 kW, 232 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 187 kW 251 hp | 73 |
| 2.0 diesel | 140 kW 188 hp | 52 |
| 2.0 diesel | 173 kW 232 hp | 21 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
165 first registered in 2016 are on Dutch roads; 29% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €71,240.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde92
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm54
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af28
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm27
- Band beschadigd21
- Band onvoldoende profiel21
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld19
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af18
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
272 cars built in 2016 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 7 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 288 of these cars first registered in 2016 took their annual MOT test. 82% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2016 the figure was 79%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.2% | 6.2% |
| Brakes | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Suspension | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Steering | 2.4% | 0.8% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
396 of these cars first registered in 2016 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 198,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
5 2016 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2016 Volvo S90: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251147 | This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester. |
| 10249191 | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method |
| 10248798 | Updated Chassis Range. |
| 10244098 | ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241651 | Rubber cushion |
| 10238367 | This is a Technical Journal. Recovering control modules stuck in not responding after failed SW download. Connect VIDA to read-out the car. Follow steps outlined in this TJ. |
| 10234826 | Left front LED flickers after turning car off |
| 10234761 | If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes: PU02, PU03, PU04), and there is a warning message in the DIM about Low tire pressure and DTC BCM-C007768, follow advice under Service. |
| 10234732 | Replacement of ERAD components. |
| 10234711 | SiriusXM Radio inop or No Sound on SAT Source |
| 10234707 | Auxiliary Cooling System Performance. |
| 10234662 | To further enhance the customer?s Volvo ownership experience, Volvo Car USA, LLC offers the MY 2013 and later Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance Program. Model Year 2013 and later vehicles, the service intervals are every 10,000 miles and ALL 2013 and later vehicles must use synthetic oil only. |
| 10230517 | Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button |
| 10230513 | Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues |
| 10224584 | Expendable Items Parts List. |
| 10219421 | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions |
| 10219302 | Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair. |
| 10213885 | The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve. |
| 10213883 | ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations |
| 10213882 | Battery Charger/maintainer requirement |
| 10212892 | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) |
| 10212891 | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| 10205665 | POT not operating when using tailgate handle |
| 10205639 | Volvo Complimentary Factory schedualed maintenance |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)