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R245 WBK

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,052 mi
Last recorded185,052 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 WBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 185,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 182,277 miles

battery insecure

cross member under gearbox corroded

near side wiper blade split on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 177,677 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 177,675 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 173,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 161,767 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 161,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front drop link boots split.

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

Slight exhaust leak from centre.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 152,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both number plates slightly water logged

Pass 14 Aug 2007 143,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,481 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 13,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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R245 WBK is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R245 WBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R245 WBK registered?

R245 WBK is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R245 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 WBK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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