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R379 ALK

1998 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,265 mi
Last recorded150,265 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 ALK
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 150,265 miles

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

osr tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2014 150,265 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

osr tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 146,626 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 146,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 143,809 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 143,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 141,273 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 141,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 138,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 138,606 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 134,712 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 134,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 130,199 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 130,199 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 125,838 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 168,331 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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R379 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R379 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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R379 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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