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R258 LWY

1998 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

377,159 mi
Last recorded377,159 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 LWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 377,159 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 371,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 363,434 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 348,362 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 333,735 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 333,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 320,137 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 304,550 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 292,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 262,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 246,566 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 225,689 miles

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

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

centre stop light missing

nearside front tyre wearing on tread edges

Fail 20 Oct 2008 225,689 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light missing

nearside front tyre wearing on tread edges

Pass 19 Oct 2007 203,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 178,178 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 178,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 154,416 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 154,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R258 LWY is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 129,123 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 R258 LWY, 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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R258 LWY is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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