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R326 HFG

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,607 mi
Last recorded112,607 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 HFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,607 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 111,742 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 111,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2019 110,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 105,351 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 105,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint in engine bay (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower (2.1.5)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,810 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Spring seats (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Advanced corrosion to both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rust around steering uj no play found

Fail 25 Nov 2016 100,810 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Spring seats (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Advanced corrosion to both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rust around steering uj no play found

Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 97,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,429 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 93,428 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,240 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 89,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,441 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 79,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wear to offside front tyre on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,329 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,693 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front brake back plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,942 miles

Corosion to both rear brake pipe & brake hose ferrules

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

Wear to both rear tyres in centres

Wear to offside front outer brake pad

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,361 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,937 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 49,932 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R326 HFG is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 R326 HFG, 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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R326 HFG is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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