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R282 LRY

1997 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,741 mi
Last recorded113,741 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 LRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 113,741 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 113,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 111,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 106,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,149 miles

both front flexible brake hoses cracked and perished

both front lower arm (rear) bushes perished and cracked

o/s/r center hub cap missing

Fail 8 Feb 2012 103,149 miles

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

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

o/s/r center hub cap missing

spare tyre under inflated

both front flexible brake hoses cracked and perished

both front lower arm (rear) bushes perished and cracked

n/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,855 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 22 Mar 2011 99,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,360 miles

handbrake cables starting to corrode

slight perishing to front wishbones rear bushes + front brake hoses

some indicators fading colour

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,411 miles

front wishbones rear bushes perishing

n/s/r drop link rubber split

Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,673 miles

offside rear upper wishbone back bushes starting to seperate

outer edges wear- front tyres

rear wiper split

some judder- nearside front foot brake

Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,745 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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R282 LRY is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R282 LRY, 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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What year was R282 LRY registered?

R282 LRY is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R282 LRY safe to buy?

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