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R368 EHP

1998 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,397 mi
Last recorded103,397 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 EHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 103,397 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 99,532 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 99,509 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all 4 corners (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle to rear joint loose and rear rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wings at front both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front alarm siren box corroded away (under inner wing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly perished and cracking (205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fog lights not working

possible slight seepage from oil cooler pipe union onto radiator

Pass 10 Feb 2023 98,877 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft centre bush has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Feb 2022 98,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft centre bush has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,535 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front inner wheel arch - Body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight leak on steering rack, not excessive

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion, not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,128 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,580 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,620 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Slight leak on steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,468 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

slight f/n/s brake bind

suspect a possible issue with handbrake brake shoes at r/n/s

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,010 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

f/n/s tyre aged and worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,196 miles

handbrake effort at o/s only half of effort recorded at n/s

slight brake bind at r/n/s

Fail 4 Mar 2015 88,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

handbrake effort at o/s only half of effort recorded at n/s

slight brake bind at r/n/s

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,115 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

exhaust mounting rotted off rear silencer

o/s handbrake effort only 60% of n/s

Pass 13 May 2013 84,842 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 82,626 miles

Nearside 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)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 80,706 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 80,704 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 78,395 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2009 75,731 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 75,731 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 72,844 miles

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

o/s front mudflap insecure

Pass 8 May 2007 70,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 61,548 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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R368 EHP is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R368 EHP, 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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R368 EHP is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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