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R503 YVV

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,612 mi
Last recorded166,612 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 YVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 166,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 160,824 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 156,691 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 156,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 153,622 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 153,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 146,193 miles

`o/s/f inner door pull handle return spring broken lock operates ok

front indicator lenes cracked

front wishbone,rear bushes split and worn

minor chips and marks in windscreen

n/s lower swival gaiter split to excess

o/s number platelens cracked light

o/s/r brakehose metal ends corroded

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear lamp lenses faded

rear suspension showing surface corrosion and bushes showing splits

slight damage showing on n/s/r inner wheel rim

slight movement in o/s/f drop link

tear in o/s/f/ tyre wall no cord showing

Fail 2 Nov 2010 146,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

`o/s/f inner door pull handle return spring broken lock operates ok

front indicator lenes cracked

front pads wearing low

front wishbone,rear bushes split and worn

minor chips and marks in windscreen

n/s lower swival gaiter split to excess

o/s number platelens cracked light

o/s/r brakehose metal ends corroded

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear lamp lenses faded

rear suspension showing surface corrosion and bushes showing splits

slight damage showing on n/s/r inner wheel rim

slight movement in o/s/f drop link

tear in o/s/f/ tyre wall no cord showing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 139,261 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 139,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 136,767 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 136,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 126,621 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 125,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer side wall but is within the mot standards

Pass 18 Sep 2006 116,396 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake cable rusty

near side number plate light bulb dimmer than offside bulb, but still illuminating number plate

Pass 19 Sep 2005 106,253 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 106,126 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front no/plate cracked

rear tryes on edges low

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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R503 YVV is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R503 YVV, 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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R503 YVV is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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