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R281 FDV

1998 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

197,637 mi
Last recorded197,637 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 FDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 197,637 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

offside front tyre worn both edges and tread low.

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 197,637 miles

Direction indicators not working intermiten fault (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermiten (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam intermiten (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative intermiten (1.4.A.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipes to steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

offside front tyre worn both edges and tread low.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 187,758 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 187,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 173,003 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

gear shift selector bushs worn

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Oct 2014 173,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

gear shift selector bushs worn

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Oct 2013 160,336 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 160,324 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 146,705 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 146,668 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 133,577 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 133,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 122,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 122,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 109,352 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 109,352 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 97,430 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 86,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,266 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,755 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 81,755 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R281 FDV is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R281 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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R281 FDV is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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