MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,013 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
all 4 tyres perished and cracked but not showing cord
gear box oil leak
rear handbrake cable worn
steering rack has slight power steering leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated
exhaust centre silencer in poor condition
gearbox oil leaks
rear brake pads appear to be getting low but not fully visible
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and has a minor leak of exhaust gases
rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken but system still supported
slight seapage from steering rack
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated
exhaust centre silencer in poor condition
gearbox oil leaks
rear brake pads appear to be getting low but not fully visible
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and has a minor leak of exhaust gases
rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken but system still supported
slight seapage from steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre chassis has slight damage
exhaust system becoming deteriorated
various aftermaket wiring insurcure under bonnet
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre chassis has slight damage
exhaust system becoming deteriorated
various aftermaket wiring insurcure under bonnet
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ALL DIRECTION INDICATORS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGRS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V90?
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P481 WDF is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 P481 WDF, 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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P481 WDF is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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