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R162 MAA

1998 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,722 mi
Last recorded115,722 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 MAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 115,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 115,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 112,315 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 112,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 109,537 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 106,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,245 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,405 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 97,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 94,291 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 94,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 91,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 85,714 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 85,714 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,432 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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R162 MAA is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R162 MAA, 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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R162 MAA is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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