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P278 YDW

1997 Volvo V90

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,981 mi
Last recorded137,981 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 YDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,981 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 137,978 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,061 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 106,324 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 106,324 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 103,065 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 95,836 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 92,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,050 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 79,668 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 62,412 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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P278 YDW is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P278 YDW, 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 P278 YDW registered?

P278 YDW is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P278 YDW safe to buy?

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