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A500 BPN

1997 Volvo V90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

122,271 mi
Last recorded122,271 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 BPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,271 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 122,265 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 117,050 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,717 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front at rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,845 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 104,840 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,163 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 101,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,972 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside arch/rear sill area corroded but not excessive

power steering noisy and slight leak from pipe

Fail 11 Sep 2019 95,967 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear arch/rear of sill corroded but not excessive

power steering noisy and slight leak from pipe

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,617 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

Slight power steering fluid weap from lower pipe area

power steering operation is noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2018 93,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

Slight power steering fluid weap from lower pipe area

power steering operation is noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,533 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,741 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 86,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,327 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper arms are catching on bonnet when opening

center consol lid not locking

nsr tyre inn er treads out of shape

osf fog lamp inop

osr seat belt guide trim broken

osr tyre pearishing

osr wheel binding but was ok on brake test

rear wiper blade not clearing

washer bottle cap broken

Pass 6 Oct 2011 678,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,805 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,883 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 558,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,621 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 45,118 miles

indicators starting to discolour.

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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A500 BPN is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A500 BPN, 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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A500 BPN is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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