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P115 NKN

1997 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,280 mi
Last recorded64,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 NKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 64,280 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack(leaking ) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge 205/55/16

Rear Gearbox mounting defective no support ..rubber deteriorated due to oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jul 2025 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower gators (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front number plate reflective part dull

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack(leaking ) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge 205/55/16

Rear Gearbox mounting defective no support ..rubber deteriorated due to oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,103 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box hangers starting to corrode (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack, nearside boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,568 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing and securely mounted

Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,919 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,724 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axle unit lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component NSF rack seal weeping into gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 62,724 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perishing on outer wall

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axle unit lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component NSF rack seal weeping into gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,033 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack signs of leakage of fluid but not dripped at time of test (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished and can see canvass through cuts/perish splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush excessively split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack signs of leakage of fluid but not dripped at time of test (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush excessively split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 60,742 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 59,371 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 58,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 56,443 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 56,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,970 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 52,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,165 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 51,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight misting of steering rack n/s/f

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,340 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 44,340 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2008 40,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,013 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,257 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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P115 NKN is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 132,104 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 P115 NKN, 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 29 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P115 NKN is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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