1997 Volvo V90 2.9L Petrol · R196 EFL
1997 Volvo V90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 78,643 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V90
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
R196 EFL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2021
- 78,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
R196 EFL MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Volvo V90 (R196 EFL) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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