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P287 PHK

1997 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,973 mi
Last recorded139,973 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 PHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 139,973 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 139,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 124,368 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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P287 PHK is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P287 PHK, 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 P287 PHK registered?

P287 PHK is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P287 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 PHK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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