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R37 FBM

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,250 mi
Last recorded151,250 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 FBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 151,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,952 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 143,668 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 139,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 137,904 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 133,160 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 133,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 133,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 126,524 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,850 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 119,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,200 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 111,416 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 111,416 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 106,373 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge,205/55/16

Fail 13 Sep 2011 106,373 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge,205/55/16

Pass 9 Sep 2010 106,153 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 106,066 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 106,066 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 102,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 100,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 97,083 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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R37 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R37 FBM, 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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R37 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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