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P894 VRO

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,469 mi
Last recorded59,469 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 VRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,469 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 59,456 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,802 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 56,792 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 53,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wear on inner edge

cut in outer wall nearside front tyre no cords showing

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,235 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to split

nearside rear upper suspension arm bush starting to seperate

rear diff leaking

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 13 Dec 2007 50,235 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

both front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to split

nearside rear upper suspension arm bush starting to seperate

rear diff leaking

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

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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P894 VRO is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P894 VRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P894 VRO registered?

P894 VRO is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P894 VRO safe to buy?

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