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P687 TBM

1997 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,339 mi
Last recorded117,339 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 TBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2017 117,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens incomplete (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance incomplete (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens incomplete (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 113,724 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 106,739 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 106,739 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,662 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 100,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,783 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 68,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2007 66,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,329 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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P687 TBM is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P687 TBM, 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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P687 TBM is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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