MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,902 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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car sitting low at rear
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Sill covers fitted
Slight play in nearside track rod
Slight play in offside track rod
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Sill covers fitted
Slight play in nearside track rod
Slight play in offside track rod
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V90?
Based on 76,185 MOT tests across 11,167 vehicles.
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R472 XEV is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R472 XEV, 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 R472 XEV registered?
R472 XEV is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 3 October 1997.
Is R472 XEV safe to buy?
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