MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,656 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (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))
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))
oil leak
AGE CRACKS IN NEARSIDE FRONT AND N/S/REAR TYRE WALLS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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