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R256 XCY

1998 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,981 mi
Last recorded127,981 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 XCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,981 miles

Very minimal cracked windscreen

Both front fog lamps not operating

Both front tyres worn and edges worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 127,186 miles

front discs deteriorated

leak from engine/gearbox

offside front brake has a slight bind

offside front tyre has wear on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 125,430 miles

front discs deteriorated

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 125,430 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs deteriorated

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 122,659 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box Corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 120,837 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 120,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 113,870 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 108,668 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 103,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,841 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,449 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 99,449 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 94,729 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 94,729 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 89,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 89,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 79,673 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 79,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,478 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 67,378 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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R256 XCY is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 129,123 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R256 XCY, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R256 XCY is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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