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R237 KAW

1998 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,344 mi
Last recorded103,344 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 KAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 103,344 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

steering operation slightly notchy

Pass 27 Feb 2024 103,139 miles

Exhaust hanger broken, but the exhaust is still adequately supported at the time of test

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,744 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective STRAP RUSTED... (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM...

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK... (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,683 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively On limit! (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,667 miles

front undertray adrift

Fail 8 Mar 2021 97,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front undertray adrift

Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,649 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,647 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,774 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 81,774 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,684 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,458 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,360 miles

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

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

parking brake lever travel is close to stop

Pass 27 Dec 2013 60,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,886 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)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,463 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)

tested wet cover sills fitted steering rack damp

Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,658 miles

near side rear tyre 2mm inner edge

tested in the wet

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,153 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 55,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 52,216 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,650 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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R237 KAW is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 129,123 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 R237 KAW, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R237 KAW is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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