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P303 FUD

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

154,576 mi
Last recorded154,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 154,576 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 151,930 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 149,235 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 146,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 143,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 141,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 138,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,678 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,077 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 125,129 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 121,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 117,490 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 112,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 180,146 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 103,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 99,739 miles

rear suspension low

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2010 96,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake nearing the end of its travel

Pass 12 Feb 2009 93,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 90,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 83,882 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 83,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 73,700 miles

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

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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P303 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P303 FUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P303 FUD registered?

P303 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P303 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 FUD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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