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P274 GMO

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,359 mi
Last recorded116,359 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 GMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2015 116,359 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner wish bone bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes out when foot brake pressed (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wish bone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% lens broken (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,865 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 105,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear lamp damaged

off side front lamp damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2013 106,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear lamp damaged

off side front lamp damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 101,488 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 101,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front indicator has hole

off side front head lamp cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2010 86,184 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,473 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 74,433 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,433 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 70,642 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,181 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 67,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,433 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 62,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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P274 GMO is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P274 GMO, 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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P274 GMO is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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