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P199 GTF

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,497 mi
Last recorded193,497 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 GTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 193,497 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Very rear seats not in use so cant do full seat belt check

Fail 4 Feb 2008 193,497 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Very rear seats not in use so cant do full seat belt check

Pass 24 Jan 2007 175,907 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 175,907 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P199 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P199 GTF, 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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What year was P199 GTF registered?

P199 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P199 GTF safe to buy?

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