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R28 OCJ

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

238,823 mi
Last recorded238,823 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 OCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 238,823 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 233,511 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 224,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 217,369 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 217,354 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 205,840 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 205,829 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 199,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 195,813 miles

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

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

vehicle has slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2017 195,316 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 193,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 191,633 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 191,618 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 189,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Washer aim low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 186,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side rear tyre side wall damage

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 182,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 182,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 174,514 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 174,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 165,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 157,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 149,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 142,284 miles

Inner treads worn on both front tyres.

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 135,023 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 135,021 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 122,609 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 122,609 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

battery insecure

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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R28 OCJ is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R28 OCJ, 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 R28 OCJ registered?

R28 OCJ is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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