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P836 FBW

1997 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,441 mi
Last recorded140,441 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 FBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 140,441 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes poor

front brake discs warped slightly

hand brake could be improved with adjustment

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 May 2015 136,873 miles

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 Jun 2014 134,761 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes poor starting to split

front brake discs rusty

rear number plate poor

Fail 22 May 2014 134,752 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes poor starting to split

front and rear brake discs very rusty

rear number plate poor

Pass 3 May 2012 133,545 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

brake fluid close to min

n/s headlight aim close to limit unable to adjust

Fail 2 May 2012 133,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

brake fluid close to min

n/s headlight aim close to limit unable to adjust

Pass 5 May 2011 132,300 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both front lower arm inner bushes poor

front brake discs warped

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Apr 2011 132,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both front lower arm inner bushes poor

front brake discs warped

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2010 128,867 miles

hand brake poor

Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 117,836 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 117,724 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 109,427 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes poor

Fail 3 Apr 2007 109,427 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes poor

Pass 7 Apr 2006 102,456 miles

both front indicator bulbs faded

hand brake poor effort both sides

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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P836 FBW is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P836 FBW, 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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P836 FBW is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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