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P76 YCG

1997 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,083 mi
Last recorded166,083 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 YCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 166,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 166,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 160,129 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 149,613 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 144,729 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 144,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 137,665 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly dragging

Fail 11 Nov 2013 137,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 136,262 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 134,038 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 131,624 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 131,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 127,652 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 127,652 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 124,486 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 119,685 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 113,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Jan 2006 109,676 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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P76 YCG is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Purple 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 P76 YCG, 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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P76 YCG is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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