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R228 ENF

1997 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

231,840 mi
Last recorded231,840 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 ENF
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 231,840 miles

brake pads worn

Fail 11 Apr 2017 231,840 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pads worn

Pass 23 Apr 2016 228,919 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 228,919 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 223,386 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 223,385 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 209,821 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2013 195,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 179,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 162,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 141,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 109,537 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,980 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,577 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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R228 ENF is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R228 ENF, 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 R228 ENF registered?

R228 ENF is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R228 ENF safe to buy?

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