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R335 TGC

1998 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,069 mi
Last recorded157,069 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 TGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 157,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 156,207 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 156,207 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 154,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 153,961 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 152,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 152,139 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 151,155 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 149,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 142,933 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 142,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 134,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 125,392 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 115,757 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 105,482 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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R335 TGC is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 129,123 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 R335 TGC, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R335 TGC registered?

R335 TGC is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R335 TGC safe to buy?

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