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R180 BMX

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,136 mi
Last recorded126,136 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 BMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 126,136 miles

all underside of car very rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2024 126,136 miles

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

all underside of car very rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2023 126,072 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,565 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 122,565 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 118,254 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 117,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,585 miles

Nearside Front tyre signs of ware outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,541 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,043 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 116,475 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

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

nearside rear tyre is perished

Fail 19 Aug 2014 116,473 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished

rear number plate loose

Pass 18 Oct 2012 114,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 114,576 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 111,665 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 110,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 108,466 miles

Nearside front and offside tyres slight cracking on sidewall.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 103,657 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 103,657 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front headlamp stone chipped.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 98,971 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 94,486 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 88,919 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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R180 BMX is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R180 BMX, 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 R180 BMX registered?

R180 BMX is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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