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P790 DJO

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,711 mi
Last recorded176,711 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 176,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 172,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall/ tread join (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

horn quiet

Pass 17 May 2022 166,989 miles

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

rear anti roll bar is corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 12 May 2022 166,988 miles

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

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar is corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 163,252 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 163,252 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 152,999 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 152,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 138,227 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 138,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,264 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 127,264 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,582 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 120,582 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,540 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 28 Jul 2015 114,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Feb 2014 105,912 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/mounting strap on rear silencer deteriorated but still adequately supported.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,935 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 94,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,928 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,422 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 80,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,023 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,706 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,563 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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P790 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P790 DJO, 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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P790 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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