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R388 MEW

1998 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

117,350 mi
Last recorded117,350 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 MEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 117,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER CAR VERY POOR ALL BUSHES POOR

Fail 18 May 2022 117,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER CAR VERY POOR ALL BUSHES POOR

Pass 11 May 2021 117,270 miles

Offside Rear shock was clean from oil at time of test

under car very rusty all bushes getting very poor

Fail 30 Apr 2021 117,268 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

under car very rusty all bushes getting very poor

Pass 30 Mar 2020 117,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,542 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 116,542 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 115,323 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear inner sills surface corrosion not holed

both rear tyre inner and outer walls slight perished

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2018 115,318 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of a/roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear inner sills surface corrosion not holed

both rear tyre inner and outer walls slight perished

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,276 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 114,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,436 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 113,385 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,734 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting o/s/front wheel arch

oil leak on to nearside steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2015 111,689 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion starting o/s/front wheel arch

oil leak on to nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2014 109,213 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 109,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 107,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012
Pass 28 Mar 2011 103,407 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 103,407 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 100,435 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 100,435 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,313 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 94,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 90,386 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 90,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R388 MEW is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R388 MEW, 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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R388 MEW is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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