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R90 DDA

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,545 mi
Last recorded106,545 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 DDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 104,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre perishing & 8 years old.

rear tyres 9 years old.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 103,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,917 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,062 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,914 miles

slight cracking to nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2015 98,334 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 10 Jul 2015 98,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 95,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,119 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,203 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 82,203 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 79,904 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 79,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 76,780 miles

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 76,780 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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R90 DDA 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 83.3%.

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 R90 DDA, 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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R90 DDA is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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