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R729 GMR

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

185,059 mi
Last recorded185,059 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 GMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 185,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 183,183 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 182,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 182,670 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to carry out fast idle test, conditions cannot be met. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 181,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 180,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 180,001 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 176,174 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms-rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms- inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play n/s inner rack bearing.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 173,021 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have play

both rear upper suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2016 166,618 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 150,339 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 150,337 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bumper loose

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 133,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Unable to fully inspect rear wheel bearings due to drivetrain.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 120,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Unable to fully inspect rear wheel bearings due to drivetrain.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 115,829 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST WORN & CORRODED

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,829 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST WORN & CORRODED

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 111,840 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 106,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,321 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 99,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 90,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,418 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,457 miles

parking brake has travel

Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,534 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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R729 GMR 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 76%.

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 R729 GMR, 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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R729 GMR is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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