1998 Volvo V90 2.9L Petrol · R118 WUD
1998 Volvo V90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 13/01/1998. Recorded mileage 280,240 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V90
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2922cc
R118 WUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 280,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Volvo V90 (SPA)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R118 WUD Mileage History
- 27/03/2024273,283 mi
- 07/04/2025277,153 mi+3,870 mi
- 07/04/2025277,153 mi
- 22/04/2026280,220 mi+3,067 mi
- 24/04/2026280,240 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 3,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R118 WUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo V90 (R118 WUD) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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