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R262 FNV

1998 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,892 mi
Last recorded129,892 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 FNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,892 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear balances close to limit

Pass 24 Jan 2014 129,657 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 129,657 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 127,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

One exhaust tailbox hanger snapped off but system still supported by other one.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 127,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

One exhaust tailbox hanger snapped off but system still supported by other one.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 124,347 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ON MATERIAL.....STEERING RACK WET AROUND N/S GAITER, SOURCE UNKNOWN....

Fail 3 Jan 2012 124,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ON MATERIAL.....STEERING RACK WET AROUND N/S GAITER, SOURCE UNKNOWN....

Pass 11 Jan 2011 121,109 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 121,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 115,211 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 107,471 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,884 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 97,884 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 90,266 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade is split

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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R262 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R262 FNV, 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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R262 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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