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R449 BVF

1998 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

29,470 mi
Last recorded29,470 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 BVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 29,470 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 29,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 29,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 28,989 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 28,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear and nearside front tyre valves cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2020 28,687 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 28,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 28,290 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 28,018 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 27,686 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,300 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,868 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,448 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 26,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,105 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,225 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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,122 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,126 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,890 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 18,827 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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R449 BVF is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R449 BVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R449 BVF registered?

R449 BVF is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R449 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 BVF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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