1997 Volvo V90 2.9L Petrol · R387 YKK
1997 Volvo V90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 131,089 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V90
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R387 YKK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 131,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R387 YKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V90 (R387 YKK) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
R387 YKK Mileage History
- 09/10/2023124,229 mi
- 18/12/2024124,994 mi+765 mi
- 12/12/2025131,089 mi+6,095 mi
Average of roughly 3,152 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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