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R737 TKJ

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

151,254 mi
Last recorded151,254 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 TKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 151,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 151,254 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 150,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

windscreen washers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 150,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 150,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 150,110 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lambda lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Jun 2021 149,989 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,888 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 149,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2018 149,650 miles

EM light on

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 149,626 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed ABS sensor wiring (1.9.2c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 148,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 137,563 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 137,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 134,109 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 131,197 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 126,733 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 15 Mar 2013 126,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 28 Feb 2012 119,365 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 110,978 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 110,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 103,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 96,467 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 96,467 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,313 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 84,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 77,689 miles

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

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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R737 TKJ is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R737 TKJ, 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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R737 TKJ is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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