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J17 DHR

1998 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,628 mi
Last recorded168,628 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 DHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 168,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 168,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 165,317 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 162,084 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 158,505 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 154,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 151,448 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 147,685 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 142,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 137,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 133,287 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,584 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 125,135 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 121,647 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 115,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 107,887 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 102,053 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

slight hand brake travel.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 102,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

slight hand brake travel.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 90,934 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 85,176 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 85,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 77,127 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 70,123 miles

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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J17 DHR is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 129,123 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 J17 DHR, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J17 DHR is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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