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R375 ALK

1998 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,517 mi
Last recorded148,517 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 ALK
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 148,517 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 148,517 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

engine oil level very low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 169,910 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 169,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 163,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 154,362 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 4 Oct 2012 154,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 16 Sep 2011 145,494 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 14,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 134,719 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 134,719 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 124,351 miles

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

rear exhaust box mounting corrodeing

Fail 14 Sep 2009 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box mounting corrodeing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 115,550 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 106,365 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 95,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 83,168 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 83,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R375 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 R375 ALK, 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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R375 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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