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P822 FJO

1997 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,423 mi
Last recorded143,423 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 143,423 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 140,946 miles

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

front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 28 Oct 2011 138,429 miles

excess travel on footbrake

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

play in o/s/f track control arm bush

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

Fail 27 Oct 2011 138,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excess travel on footbrake

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

play in o/s/f track control arm bush

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 22 Oct 2010 130,433 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust back box mounting temporary repaired

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 130,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust back box mounting temporary repaired

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 125,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion under o/s & n/s front wheel arches

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2009 125,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion under o/s & n/s front wheel arches

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2008 118,850 miles

exhaust back box corroded

temporary mounting fitted to back box

Fail 21 Oct 2008 118,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

temporary mounting fitted to back box

Pass 26 Oct 2007 110,508 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 110,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 97,889 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 97,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P822 FJO is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P822 FJO, 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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What year was P822 FJO registered?

P822 FJO is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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