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P824 FJO

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,431 mi
Last recorded179,431 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 179,431 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 179,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 176,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front fog light masking taped up

slight damage lower part off front bumper

Fail 12 Aug 2015 176,728 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front fog light masking taped up

slight damage lower part off front bumper

Pass 8 Aug 2014 171,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 52,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

bothside rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 7 Aug 2014 171,750 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 167,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 161,906 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 161,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 155,812 miles

Oil leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 151,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 146,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 146,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 138,706 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

poss disc distorted o.s.r.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 128,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 128,428 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 121,010 miles

Both front tyres very badly worn on inner edge †Slight smear from windscrren wipers †Heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks †Front number plate disfigured

Heavy perishiong and cracking to rear suspension bushes †Perishing and cracking to braake hoses †Borderline park brake lever travel †Park brake cable heavily corroded †Off side rear brake binding when travelling in reverse †Both front tyres very badl

Fail 26 Jul 2006 121,010 miles

Both front tyres very badly worn on inner edge †Slight smear from windscrren wipers †Heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks †Front number plate disfigured

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

Heavy perishiong and cracking to rear suspension bushes †Perishing and cracking to braake hoses †Borderline park brake lever travel †Park brake cable heavily corroded †Off side rear brake binding when travelling in reverse †Both front tyres very badl

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P824 FJO is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P824 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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P824 FJO is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P824 FJO shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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