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P656 JWL

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,203 mi
Last recorded153,203 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 JWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 153,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 151,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 147,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 141,291 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 135,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and n/s/r indicators pale in colour.

park brake cable to lever starting to fray

trailer 7 pin socket corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 130,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 130,375 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 124,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 124,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 118,186 miles

handbrake long travel /effort low/within limits

n/s/r rear seat belt frayed/damaged - rear seats not operational/fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 106,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 96,625 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,996 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 75,904 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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P656 JWL is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P656 JWL, 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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P656 JWL is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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