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A1 BEP

1997 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

231,116 mi
Last recorded231,116 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BEP
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 231,116 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 225,031 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicators inc Wing repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 219,372 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 215,510 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 212,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 208,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2021 208,284 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all direction indicators are slightly discolored

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2020 206,164 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 203,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 200,134 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 200,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 194,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust back box corroded but repaired with substance

stone chip out of driver view

Pass 2 Apr 2016 189,795 miles

rear exhaust back box looks like its been repaired/system corroded in places

Pass 4 Apr 2015 184,461 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear brake disc outer surface scorn

rear brake pads approx more than 50% worn

Pass 5 Apr 2014 179,632 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust shield loose/system corroded

n/s/r brake pad approx less than half worn

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 166,057 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 155,425 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

exhaust system corroded in places

rear antiroll bar not tightened fully at nearside rear fixing

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2010 145,113 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front side light dull

Pass 3 Apr 2010 145,113 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front side light dull

Pass 1 May 2009 136,805 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Apr 2009 136,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2008 128,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre 2/3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Jan 2007 121,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 113,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo V90?

Based on 76,185 MOT tests across 11,167 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
11,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 783
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 461
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 393
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 376
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A1 BEP is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 132,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 BEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 BEP is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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