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R27 VLK

1997 Volvo V90

Brown Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

246,622 mi
Last recorded246,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2022 246,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Both inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 245,660 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 244,826 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 243,316 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 241,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 238,099 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 238,096 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 236,252 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 236,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 233,615 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 233,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 227,980 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 218,609 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 212,150 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 212,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 206,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ignition switch intermitant fault causing lights and indicators to not work

Pass 1 Nov 2010 206,484 miles

ignition switch intermitant fault causing lights and indicators to not work

Pass 17 Nov 2009 195,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 195,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 185,231 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 185,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 176,610 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 163,857 miles

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

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

ignition switch faulty, slight movement of key position cuts power to headlamps, strongly advise fault is rectified

Pass 21 Oct 2005 150,109 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 150,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R27 VLK is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Brown with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 132,104 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 R27 VLK, 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 29 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R27 VLK is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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