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R301 SFC

1997 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,656 mi
Last recorded173,656 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 SFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 173,656 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 173,649 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 173,351 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 172,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure inner wing to chassis (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure inner wing to chassis (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 172,811 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure inner wing to chassis (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure inner wing to chassis (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 172,084 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 170,867 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 169,308 miles

AGE CRACKS IN NEARSIDE FRONT AND N/S/REAR TYRE WALLS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 169,308 miles

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)

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

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

AGE CRACKS IN NEARSIDE FRONT AND N/S/REAR TYRE WALLS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 167,058 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 167,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 165,763 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 164,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 162,546 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 160,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 156,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 153,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 149,370 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 142,947 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 142,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake pads down to 3mm

rear pads down to 4 mm

rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2005 137,583 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 137,583 miles

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

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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R301 SFC is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R301 SFC, 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 R301 SFC registered?

R301 SFC is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R301 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 SFC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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