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R472 XEV

1997 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,902 mi
Last recorded139,902 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 XEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 139,902 miles

car sitting low at rear

Pass 31 Aug 2010 132,987 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 121,983 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 121,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 110,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 100,993 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 90,330 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 83,247 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 83,247 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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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.

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