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P590 SMJ

1997 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,017 mi
Last recorded211,017 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 SMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 211,017 miles

battery tray corroded

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

nail in osr tyre

osr inner wing corroded

osr sill end corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 209,780 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corrosion

Fail 23 May 2014 209,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box corrosion

Pass 15 May 2013 207,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

centre and rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2012 205,625 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 14 Jun 2012 205,613 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 19 May 2011 204,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2011 204,318 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 195,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 189,286 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 187,531 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 179,020 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 179,008 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 166,463 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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P590 SMJ is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P590 SMJ, 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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P590 SMJ is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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