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R852 STR

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

212,001 mi
Last recorded212,001 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 STR
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 212,001 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 205,983 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 200,698 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 200,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 197,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 197,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 192,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery tray excessively corroded (offside inner wheel arch)

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

Nearside washers misaligned

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 192,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery tray excessively corroded (offside inner wheel arch)

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

Nearside washers misaligned

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 191,074 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 185,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 177,986 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 171,382 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 171,382 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 166,548 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 166,548 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 161,548 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 161,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 155,815 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 149,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 149,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 144,138 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2012 144,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2011 138,850 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 138,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 133,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 133,772 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 128,904 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 128,904 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 123,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 116,902 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 109,055 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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R852 STR is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R852 STR, 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 R852 STR registered?

R852 STR is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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