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R118 WUD

1998 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,240 mi
Last recorded280,240 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 WUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 280,240 miles

Handbrake has only just met requirements

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 280,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has only just met requirements

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 277,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fog lamp tell tell needs attention

Fail 7 Apr 2025 277,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tell not working (4.5.3 (a))

fog lamp tell tell needs attention

Pass 27 Mar 2024 273,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 273,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 272,694 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Corrosion to components and underside of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 272,374 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 271,900 miles

Corrosion at front and rear under panels

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 271,900 miles

Corrosion at front and rear under panels

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 270,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 270,233 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 269,687 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 269,687 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 268,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 266,744 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 266,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 263,751 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 261,824 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2014 261,824 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 258,063 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2012 251,741 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads appear worn low

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads appear worn low

Fail 25 Apr 2012 251,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads appear worn low

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads appear worn low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 242,774 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 234,116 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 226,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 217,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 196,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 175,467 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 175,467 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

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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R118 WUD is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 129,123 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 R118 WUD, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R118 WUD is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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