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R481 AAV

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

168,164 mi
Last recorded168,164 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 168,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 165,155 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 161,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 157,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 152,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 147,585 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 145,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,703 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 136,703 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 132,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,751 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 115,349 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 115,349 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,387 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,495 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,051 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 98,051 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 94,962 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 89,734 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 81,136 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 78,918 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 76,155 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 76,155 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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R481 AAV is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R481 AAV, 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 R481 AAV registered?

R481 AAV is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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