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R355 ARD

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

139,846 mi
Last recorded139,846 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 ARD
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 139,846 miles

Covers and under trays obscuring components

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Arch area has a corrosion hole

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Drive shafts corroded

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes perished and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body and components wet during inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2024 139,177 miles

All brake hose ferrules very rusty

All rear suspension bushes perished and worn

All shockabsorbers very rusty

Both front tyres wearing on both outer edges

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust system very rusty

Front and rear anti-roll bars very rusty

Front suspension arm bushes perished and splitting

Nearside rear alloy wheel corroded

Propshaft centre mount/ bearing worn and separating

Rear driveshafts very rusty

Rear shockabsorber bushes perished and worn

Rear trailing arm bushes perished, worn and splitting

Rear upper suspension arm bushes perished and separating

Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,538 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

All wheels corroded

Brake servo corroded

Under side of vehicle has corrosion all over

Pass 22 Nov 2022 138,509 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 138,367 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,241 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2020 138,239 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust secure

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2019 137,890 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust secure.

Centre prop shaft bearing rubber has gone soft.

Complete underside of vehicle has corrosion.

Offside Front Lower arm bush starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,738 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 134,979 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 133,092 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 130,768 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 128,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 125,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 124,448 miles

nearside headlamp glass damaged

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 122,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight leak from steering rack pinion gland seal

Pass 16 Nov 2010 120,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2010 120,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 118,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 113,186 miles

n/s/f drop link gatior spilt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 108,784 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2006 102,346 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked, rear corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 93,804 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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R355 ARD is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue 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 R355 ARD, 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 R355 ARD registered?

R355 ARD is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R355 ARD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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