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R35 APW

1997 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,241 mi
Last recorded73,241 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 APW
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,241 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 72,032 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,355 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,364 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 59,364 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,246 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear washer not working

Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight leak from boot (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 55,384 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear of arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight leak from boot (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,230 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,199 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,480 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 51,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 51,949 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,295 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 51,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,508 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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R35 APW is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R35 APW, 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 R35 APW registered?

R35 APW is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R35 APW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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