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R416 VFR

1998 Volvo V90

Red Lpg 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

232,474 mi
Last recorded232,474 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 VFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 232,474 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 228,078 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 221,608 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 213,203 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 205,430 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 199,386 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Jan 2020 194,418 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 186,638 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 179,848 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 171,123 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 160,575 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 149,859 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 149,778 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 139,602 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 139,602 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 130,194 miles

exhaust mid and back boxes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 121,289 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 112,658 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 103,695 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,859 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 92,043 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 87,983 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 67,964 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)

Pass 18 May 2006 83,105 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 83,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R416 VFR is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R416 VFR, 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 R416 VFR registered?

R416 VFR is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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