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P991 RPV

1997 Volvo V90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,836 mi
Last recorded150,836 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 RPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 150,836 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 150,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,412 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 149,381 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 147,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 147,534 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant temp sensor damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2018 146,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 146,395 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 143,657 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 143,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 141,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 140,656 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 139,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 139,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 137,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 123,352 miles

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2012 133,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2011 128,021 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 128,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 114,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 114,953 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 114,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,878 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 100,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 94,300 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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P991 RPV is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P991 RPV, 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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What year was P991 RPV registered?

P991 RPV is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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