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R198 EFL

1997 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,062 mi
Last recorded162,062 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 EFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 162,062 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 162,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2012 156,743 miles

Incorrect exhaust centre pipe & silencer fitted

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

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

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

Right-hand rear brake drags when released.

Pass 5 May 2012 156,743 miles

Incorrect exhaust centre pipe & silencer fitted

Right-hand rear brake drags when released.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 149,739 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 145,538 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 145,538 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 140,100 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 140,100 miles

Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 133,102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 133,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 124,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 116,010 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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R198 EFL is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R198 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 R198 EFL registered?

R198 EFL is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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