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R126 UKM

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 UKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PLUS OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Pass 4 Apr 2017 155,101 miles

Offside headlamp cracked

n/s door mirror cover missing/insecure sharp edge

o/s/f wheel trim missing

Fail 31 Mar 2017 155,101 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front and rear bumpers insecure o/s (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lamp damaged sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside headlamp cracked

n/s door mirror cover missing/insecure sharp edge

o/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 149,151 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Fail 29 Feb 2016 149,151 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users lower panel (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Pass 2 Apr 2015 144,385 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Fail 25 Mar 2015 144,385 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 9 Jan 2014 136,120 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENSE CRACKED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

YELLOW WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 6 Jan 2014 136,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

YELLOW WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 8 Jan 2013 131,258 miles

o/s/f headlight lens is misty

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 127,620 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 124,707 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 120,224 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 118,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 116,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 112,901 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 112,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 100,870 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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R126 UKM is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R126 UKM, 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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R126 UKM is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R126 UKM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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