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R397 DHW

1997 Volvo V90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,937 mi
Last recorded174,937 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 DHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 174,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 174,603 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 174,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure damaged (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 174,120 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 174,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 169,736 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 169,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2015 168,227 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 168,227 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 166,579 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 166,577 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 162,253 miles

NSF tyre has a small cut in tread

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

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)

Oil leak

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 13 Dec 2012 162,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

NSF tyre has a small cut in tread

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

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)

Oil leak

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 16 Dec 2011 159,139 miles

front pads and discs worn

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 151,986 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 145,132 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 145,132 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

battery in low state of charge

Pass 7 Jan 2008 138,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 120,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 105,871 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 105,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R397 DHW is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R397 DHW, 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 R397 DHW registered?

R397 DHW is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 14 December 1997.

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