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R51 XWL

1998 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,931 mi
Last recorded192,931 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 192,931 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns lower front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 191,994 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch- below air box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch- below ABS pump (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 191,279 miles

battery support tray corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 190,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 189,555 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM STEERING RACK GAITERS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 188,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear brake hose ferals corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 186,643 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM MOUNTED LOW

NSF WHEEL RIM CORRODED

OSF TYRE TREAD SPLIT AND CUT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 186,643 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE UNDERTRAY INSECURE

EXHAUST SYSTEM MOUNTED LOW

NSF WHEEL RIM CORRODED

OSF TYRE TREAD SPLIT AND CUT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 184,784 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 184,747 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 183,017 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 182,986 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 181,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 174,824 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 174,823 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 167,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear tyre has has small cut in side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2011 163,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 159,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 154,030 miles

osf tyre very much on limit

Pass 8 Jan 2008 147,218 miles

osf tyre close to limit.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 138,151 miles

front brake pads low.nsf tyre on legal limit.osf & both rear tyres close to limit.parking brake travel.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 129,736 miles

rear pads low.outer sills coverd

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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R51 XWL is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R51 XWL, 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 R51 XWL registered?

R51 XWL is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R51 XWL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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