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P296 NLT

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,656 mi
Last recorded131,656 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 131,656 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 131,352 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 119,452 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 119,442 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 112,396 miles

both front rearmost bushes weak

both number plates poor

Fail 4 Oct 2012 112,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front rearmost bushes weak

both number plates poor

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,100 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 103,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,248 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 93,874 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,051 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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P296 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P296 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.

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What year was P296 NLT registered?

P296 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P296 NLT safe to buy?

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