1997 Volvo V90 2.9L Petrol · R737 AAC
1997 Volvo V90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 179,239 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V90
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R737 AAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 179,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
R737 AAC Mileage History
- 07/12/2022176,369 mi
- 13/12/2023177,413 mi+1,044 mi
- 10/12/2024178,300 mi+887 mi
- 02/12/2025179,239 mi+939 mi
- 02/12/2025179,239 mi
Average of roughly 961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R737 AAC 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 1997 Volvo V90 (R737 AAC) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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