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P35 NVX

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,042 mi
Last recorded204,042 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 NVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 204,042 miles

front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres wearing edges

corrosion under nearside front arch

Fail 12 Jul 2018 204,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed touching wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted close to wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres wearing edges

corrosion under nearside front arch

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2017 203,693 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all flexible brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion under nearside front wheel arch

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

offside front tyre wearing both edges

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

suspect front brake pads worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 201,673 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all flexible brake hoses deteriorating

suspect front brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Jul 2016 201,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all flexible brake hoses deteriorating

suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2015 199,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leaking from filter bowel plate

Pass 28 Jun 2014 194,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 185,308 miles

engine drive belt cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 174,849 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play offside steering arm joint

suspect front brake pads getting low

wear in steering pinion

wear nearside rear upper suspension arm bush

Fail 7 Jun 2012 174,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play offside steering arm joint

suspect front brake pads getting low

wear in steering pinion

wear nearside rear upper suspension arm bush

Pass 15 Jun 2011 164,447 miles

chips in screen

exhaust middle box strap corroding

nearside rack boot wet with fluid, no obvious leaks

offside front anti roll bar retaining bush worn

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 153,951 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees

front anti roll bar retaining bushes worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 144,102 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust centre box and mounting band corroding

front anti roll bar retaining bushes worn

offside handbrake effort low

steering rack wet with steering fluid

suspect front brake pads getting low, unable to see rears

Fail 17 Jun 2009 144,030 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust centre box and mounting band corroding

front anti roll bar retaining bushes worn

offside handbrake effort low

steering rack wet with steering fluid

suspect front brake pads getting low, unable to see rears

Pass 13 Jun 2008 134,635 miles

exhaust middle box corroding

front tyres worn

nearside front lower arm bush seperating

Pass 12 Jun 2007 124,763 miles

both sides front flexy brake hoses cracking

exhaust back box very corroded

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge, nearside front also wearing

overall handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Jun 2006 115,539 miles

overall handbrake effort low

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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P35 NVX is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P35 NVX, 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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P35 NVX is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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