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R101 VEV

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,862 mi
Last recorded98,862 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 VEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,862 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 98,083 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 97,180 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,947 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,714 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,682 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,997 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,528 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 81,528 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,668 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,251 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear centre seat belt catch cover broken

Fail 17 Apr 2014 76,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear centre seat belt catch cover broken

Pass 23 Apr 2013 745,631 miles

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

o/s front tyre casing perished.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,634 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,026 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,255 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,829 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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R101 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R101 VEV, 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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R101 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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