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R291 AAR

1997 Volvo V90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,238 mi
Last recorded165,238 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 AAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 165,238 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 157,500 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 157,147 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 157,147 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 147,266 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 147,261 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 139,687 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2009 133,398 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 133,398 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2007 125,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

excessive travel parkbrake

n/s parkbrake outer cable split/broken

n/s/r brake binding

noisy p.a.s pump

Pass 24 Jul 2006 117,618 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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R291 AAR is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R291 AAR, 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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R291 AAR is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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