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R52 BVV

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,883 mi
Last recorded87,883 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 BVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,883 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 85,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 85,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 84,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 84,577 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,227 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,435 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,823 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES 2mm TREAD DEPTH.....OILY AROUND STEERING RACK, SOURCE UNKNOWN.....

Fail 25 Sep 2012 16,823 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES 2mm TREAD DEPTH.....OILY AROUND STEERING RACK, SOURCE UNKNOWN.....

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,000 miles

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

O/S/F Headlamp stone damaged. N/S/R Lamp cracked.

Poor opperation of N/S/F seat belt buckle.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 63,000 miles

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

O/S/F Headlamp stone damaged. N/S/R Lamp cracked.

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

Poor opperation of N/S/F seat belt buckle.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,454 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 57,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,827 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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R52 BVV is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R52 BVV, 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 R52 BVV registered?

R52 BVV is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R52 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 BVV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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