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R276 FDV

1998 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,882 mi
Last recorded178,882 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 FDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 178,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

steering rack leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2021 178,878 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

steering rack leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2020 169,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaitor damp

Fail 7 Sep 2020 169,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 29 Aug 2019 157,467 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on centres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 157,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hangers detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on centres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 138,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,310 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,309 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 97,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,103 miles

small cuts in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,848 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,848 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,513 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,985 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 57,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,783 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 56,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,783 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,915 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 54,866 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,364 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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R276 FDV is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R276 FDV, 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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R276 FDV is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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