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P825 FJO

1997 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,110 mi
Last recorded152,110 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 152,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 148,288 miles

Front n/s headlamp glass stone chip

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front lower (rears) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 144,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 140,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s front brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 137,725 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 133,908 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 134,421 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 131,420 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 128,640 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer bushes debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded slightly

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play in joint (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 128,526 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking excessive pas fluid leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings joint excessive free play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking point area chassis out rigger damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension seems low

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight knock from top bush area (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight play in column universal joint (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,844 miles

Lower Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

knock on steering around top bush area

Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 121,151 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 121,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 119,118 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 117,176 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 117,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 115,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,196 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 110,976 miles

Oil leak

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

oil leak rear diff

Fail 30 Oct 2009 110,960 miles

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

Oil leak

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 23 Oct 2008 108,908 miles

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

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

handbrake cable touching exhaust system

Fail 21 Oct 2008 108,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable touching exhaust system

Fail 16 Oct 2007 106,243 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2007 106,243 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,342 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 103,302 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 99,846 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 99,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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P825 FJO is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P825 FJO, 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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P825 FJO is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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