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R175 STF

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,020 mi
Last recorded187,020 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 STF
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 187,020 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 185,938 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 182,940 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SRS warning light on

Fail 17 May 2011 182,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SRS warning light on

Pass 17 May 2010 179,779 miles

Handbrake travel high

SRS warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2009 173,116 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 167,395 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 163,727 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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R175 STF is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R175 STF, 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 R175 STF registered?

R175 STF is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R175 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 STF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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