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M44 YEB

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,351 mi
Last recorded46,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 YEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,351 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 46,158 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,838 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,552 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 45,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,283 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,539 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,119 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,776 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,261 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,251 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,961 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,352 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,901 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 40,900 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,314 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,757 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,700 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,344 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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M44 YEB is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M44 YEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M44 YEB registered?

M44 YEB is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is M44 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 YEB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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