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R390 DNH

1997 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,275 mi
Last recorded199,275 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 DNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 199,275 miles

Front anti roll bar d bushes worn

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

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Oil leak ()

exhaust support strap broken centre box

Fail 13 Sep 2016 199,275 miles

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

Front anti roll bar d bushes worn

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

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Oil leak ()

exhaust support strap broken centre box

Pass 21 Sep 2015 192,489 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 192,459 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 185,878 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)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2014 185,850 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2013 174,867 miles

1 X rear exhaust hanger broken

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 166,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 166,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 166,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 166,317 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,496 miles

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

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 18 May 2010 164,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 154,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 139,958 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 126,841 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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R390 DNH is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 132,104 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 R390 DNH, 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 29 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R390 DNH registered?

R390 DNH is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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