1997 Volvo V90 2.9L Petrol · R970 DKY
1997 Volvo V90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 187,100 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V90
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2922cc
R970 DKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 187,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
R970 DKY Mileage History
- 12/02/2024172,127 mi
- 14/01/2025179,966 mi+7,839 mi
- 22/01/2025180,003 mi+37 mi
- 26/01/2026187,092 mi+7,089 mi
- 29/01/2026187,100 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 7,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R970 DKY 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 (R970 DKY) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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