CarVerify

Free Car Check

P184 NLT

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,770 mi
Last recorded132,770 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 132,770 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 132,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 126,368 miles

Both sides front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Slight wear in both sides front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 24 Jun 2020 126,368 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both sides front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Slight wear in both sides front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,543 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 120,018 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 31 May 2018 120,018 miles

Brake cable damaged Front to rear hanbrake cable excessively corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements And excessive noise (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,131 miles

Exhaust middle box corroded

Exhaust rear box corroded

Exhaust rear support bracket corroded and broken

Hand brake cables corroding

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 113,477 miles

Exhaust rear metal support corroded/broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Offside front tyre wearing low on the outer shoulder of the tread

Rear handbrake cables corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2016 113,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust rear metal support corroded/broken

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Offside front tyre wearing low on the outer shoulder of the tread

Offside front wishbone bolt

Rear handbrake cables corroding

Pass 19 May 2015 110,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 13 May 2015 110,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,394 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 106,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,996 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 97,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 88,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 78,902 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 78,902 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 73,225 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 73,225 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 70,585 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,653 miles

Both sides front wishbone bushes cracking

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,015 miles

Both sides front wishbones . Rear bushes worn and cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,939 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 47,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing low on the shoulders

Rear number plate

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
Full Volvo V90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P184 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P184 NLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P184 NLT?

You can check the full history of P184 NLT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P184 NLT registered?

P184 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P184 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P184 NLT shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P184 NLT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P184 NLT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.