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P971 GJB

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,391 mi
Last recorded195,391 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 GJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 195,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 193,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody/suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2023 192,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on underbody of vehicle

suspension components corroded all round

Pass 13 Dec 2018 191,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 189,658 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 188,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 183,726 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 178,572 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 173,608 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Dec 2012 169,855 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 165,470 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 165,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 160,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 156,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 153,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 126,587 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 126,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 102,760 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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P971 GJB is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P971 GJB, 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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What year was P971 GJB registered?

P971 GJB is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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