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R198 NBM

1997 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,111 mi
Last recorded93,111 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 NBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,111 miles

Exhaust rear mountings badly corroded.

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

Rear tyres worn low and perished.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 91,253 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall perrished

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre low

Fail 3 Nov 2010 89,657 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,849 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in screen

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 71,871 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,242 miles

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

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 NBM is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Red 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 R198 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

R198 NBM is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R198 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 NBM 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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