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P299 LOJ

1997 Volvo V90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 LOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,210 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,736 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 93,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 91,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,543 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,159 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,222 miles

rear exhaust hangers rusty/weak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 88,222 miles

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

rear exhaust hangers rusty/weak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 87,745 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 86,117 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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P299 LOJ is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P299 LOJ, 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 P299 LOJ registered?

P299 LOJ is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P299 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 LOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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