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R544 EFA

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,789 mi
Last recorded207,789 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 EFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 207,789 miles

front number plate

o/s rear fog light lens broken

rear shockers lower bushes getting weak

slight play in o/s of rack

Fail 13 Jul 2016 207,789 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

front number plate

o/s rear fog light lens broken

rear shockers lower bushes getting weak

slight play in o/s of rack

Pass 9 Jul 2015 203,217 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 203,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 194,281 miles

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

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

handbrake low n/s

Pass 17 Jul 2013 186,248 miles

o/s rear lens damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2013 186,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear lens damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2012 176,871 miles

exhaust cat noisey

Fail 2 Jul 2012 176,871 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust cat noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2011 168,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 160,082 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 149,155 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 138,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 138,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 127,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 117,446 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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R544 EFA is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R544 EFA, 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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R544 EFA is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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