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R566 XGC

1998 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

328,557 mi
Last recorded328,557 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 XGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 328,557 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front indicator bulbs pale

offside rack worn

rear brakes worn

Fail 29 Nov 2012 327,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front indicator bulbs pale

offside rack worn

rear brakes worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 305,661 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bulb warning fault

offside front indicator bulb pale

rack worn rear brakes worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 284,102 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

front indicator bulbs pale

slight play offside rack

Fail 10 Dec 2010 284,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

front indicator bulbs pale

slight play offside rack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 262,646 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front indicator bulbs pale

front suspension pan rear bushes perished

handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 23 Nov 2009 262,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front indicator bulbs pale

front suspension pan rear bushes perished

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 26 Nov 2008 248,202 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front indicators pale

front number plate damage

front suspension pan rear buhes starting to split

Fail 25 Nov 2008 248,181 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front indicators pale

front number plate damage

front suspension pan rear buhes starting to split

Pass 26 Nov 2007 221,323 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake fluid low

brakes over half worn

front number plate poor

front pan bushs starting to split

indicator bulbs pale

Pass 28 Nov 2006 199,967 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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R566 XGC is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R566 XGC, 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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R566 XGC is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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