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P531 PLX

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,008 mi
Last recorded127,008 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 PLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 127,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 127,008 miles

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

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

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

steering rack is leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 122,228 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 116,678 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 116,678 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 111,705 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 111,705 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 107,042 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 107,042 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,265 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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P531 PLX is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P531 PLX, 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 P531 PLX registered?

P531 PLX is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P531 PLX safe to buy?

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