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R551 VDV

1998 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,840 mi
Last recorded76,840 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 VDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 76,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 76,780 miles

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 76,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,384 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s steering rack gaiter slightly insecure

o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage boots perished slightly

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/ thinned slightly

slight play o/s steering inner joint

tow bar corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2023 76,384 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s steering rack gaiter slightly insecure

o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage boots perished slightly

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/ thinned slightly

slight play o/s steering inner joint

tow bar corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,405 miles

tow bar corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 75,397 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (d))

tow bar corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,597 miles

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

tow bar corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,716 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))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 71,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 24 Apr 2018 66,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,485 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 59,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,355 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2014 54,328 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 15 May 2014 54,328 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,298 miles

Hand brake travel

Fail 25 Apr 2012 49,294 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 47,034 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)

Pass 19 May 2010 43,222 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,773 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,544 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 32,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R551 VDV is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R551 VDV, 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 R551 VDV registered?

R551 VDV is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R551 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 VDV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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