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P130 FRD

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,940 mi
Last recorded150,940 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 FRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 150,940 miles

Front under tray loose.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2010 150,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front under tray loose.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 146,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 144,853 miles

Unable to check spare

Both front brake flexi's cracking

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

Offside rear tyre walls cracking

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2008 144,853 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front brake flexi's cracking

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

Offside rear tyre walls cracking

Oil leak

Unable to check spare

Pass 17 May 2007 138,170 miles

Cracking to both front brake flexi's

Cracking to nearside front tyre wall

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2007 138,170 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Cracking to both front brake flexi's

Cracking to nearside front tyre wall

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 131,497 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake cable is frayed on the nearside

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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P130 FRD is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P130 FRD, 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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P130 FRD is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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