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R457 OCD

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,550 mi
Last recorded251,550 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 OCD
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 251,550 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2014 251,550 miles

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 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 239,525 miles

all suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2013 239,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2011 227,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front undertray loose

Pass 20 Jan 2011 217,115 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 217,109 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 198,159 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 177,739 miles

Front flexi brake pipes perishing

Rear number plate discolouring

Pass 25 Jan 2008 158,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 142,514 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 127,868 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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R457 OCD is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R457 OCD, 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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R457 OCD is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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