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M90 VOL

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,621 mi
Last recorded119,621 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 VOL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 119,621 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 116,052 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 116,050 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,747 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 104,303 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 93,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear registration delaminated unlikely to be misread

Fail 17 Jul 2020 85,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases All rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear registration delaminated unlikely to be misread

Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,985 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly misty. (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 80,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly misty. (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,580 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Deteriorated

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,825 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,363 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 68,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,844 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 62,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,492 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,956 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,547 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,358 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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M90 VOL is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M90 VOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M90 VOL registered?

M90 VOL is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is M90 VOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 VOL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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