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R529 VEV

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,378 mi
Last recorded64,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 VEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,378 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,345 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 64,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 64,163 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,804 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,092 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,895 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,781 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 62,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,382 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 61,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,224 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 55,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside rear suspension slightly low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,282 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension slightly low

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,298 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,003 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 49,003 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

n/s/& o/s/r suspension self levelling sitting low and tyres close to wheel arch areas.

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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R529 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R529 VEV, 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 R529 VEV registered?

R529 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R529 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 VEV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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