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P885 JVM

1997 Volvo V90

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,757 mi
Last recorded224,757 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 JVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2016 224,757 miles

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

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

engine smoking

Fail 12 Apr 2016 223,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise nearside front lamp

advise suspension pipe corroded

advise windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2015 210,813 miles

advise slight power steering leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 210,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

advise no plates

advise slight power steering leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 198,743 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 198,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes Worn?

Pass 3 May 2013 187,993 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 187,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 175,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 164,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 150,550 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 138,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 124,600 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 109,559 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 96,953 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 96,953 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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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P885 JVM is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P885 JVM, 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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P885 JVM is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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