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R379 TJR

1998 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,120 mi
Last recorded179,120 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 TJR
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 179,120 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 179,120 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 166,297 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 166,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 153,396 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 153,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 137,610 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 137,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 123,332 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 123,332 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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 TJR is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TJR, 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 R379 TJR registered?

R379 TJR is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R379 TJR safe to buy?

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