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P853 BPK

1997 Volvo V90

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

278,670 mi
Last recorded278,670 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 BPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 278,670 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 278,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 273,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 267,203 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 261,868 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 257,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 252,727 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 246,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 242,773 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 237,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 227,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 227,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 218,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 211,408 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 204,761 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 195,481 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 191,289 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 182,315 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 182,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 176,919 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 176,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 163,115 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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P853 BPK is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P853 BPK, 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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P853 BPK is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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