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R264 LWY

1998 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,082 mi
Last recorded210,082 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 LWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 210,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 205,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 205,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play Column to rack (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 198,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' cup bush's (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 193,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension low

Fail 18 Mar 2016 193,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 186,139 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 186,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 177,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 165,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 150,982 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 150,676 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 149,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 144,840 miles

Plastic shield rubbing on o/s/r tyre. Adjusted.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 144,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic shield rubbing on o/s/r tyre. Adjusted.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 143,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 141,197 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 141,197 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 139,234 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 139,234 miles

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

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

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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R264 LWY is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R264 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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R264 LWY is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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