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R196 EFL

1997 Volvo V90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,643 mi
Last recorded78,643 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 EFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,643 miles

oil weeping/sweating from trans

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,743 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,808 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 69,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,144 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 60,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,278 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,547 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,246 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,188 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 4,096 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER (REAR) WISH BONE BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK.

REPAIR TO REAR HAND BRAKE BRACKET (OK WHEN TESTED).

SMALL CHIP ON WINDSCREEN IN DRIVERS VIEW AREA

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,223 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 79,988 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 69,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 69,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 64,009 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 64,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R196 EFL is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R196 EFL, 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 R196 EFL registered?

R196 EFL is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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