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P396 TEG

1997 Volvo V90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,113 mi
Last recorded158,113 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 TEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 158,113 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 155,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre tread worn on edges

parking brake lever nearing the end of its reserve travel

Fail 2 Dec 2008 155,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn on edges

parking brake lever nearing the end of its reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2007 152,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

water around fuel filler cap

Pass 1 Dec 2006 150,687 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 150,656 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 148,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P396 TEG is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P396 TEG, 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 P396 TEG registered?

P396 TEG is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P396 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 TEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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