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J75 MSW

1998 Volvo V90

Brown Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,024 mi
Last recorded194,024 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ75 MSW
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 194,024 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sills corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 194,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 193,115 miles

N/s park brake down on efficiency

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 193,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/s park brake down on efficiency

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 191,183 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 189,287 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 186,521 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 186,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 183,380 miles

indication of slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2017 179,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 175,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 171,400 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 171,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 167,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 163,364 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 159,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 156,200 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 153,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 148,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 144,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 134,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 123,878 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V90?

Based on 76,185 MOT tests across 11,167 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
11,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 783
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 461
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 393
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 376
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J75 MSW is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Brown with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 129,123 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J75 MSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J75 MSW is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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