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R579 LJT

1997 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,828 mi
Last recorded144,828 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 LJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 144,828 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake back plates corroding

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2012 140,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

brake back plates corroding

front and rear shock absorber casings corroding

markings/damage to windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 2 Sep 2011 134,733 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

front and rear shock absorbers corroding

front brake back plates corroding

front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight markings to windscreen

small cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 2 Sep 2011 134,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

front and rear shock absorbers corroding

front brake back plates corroding

front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight markings to windscreen

small cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2010 130,220 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

sligh wear in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2009 123,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn unevenly on both edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine sump & gear box slightly damp with oil

n/s/f steering rack gaitor deteriorating

rear diff slightly damp with oil

vehicle pressented as 5 saet at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2009 123,809 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on both edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine sump & gear box slightly damp with oil

n/s/f steering rack gaitor deteriorating

rear diff slightly damp with oil

vehicle pressented as 5 saet at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2008 115,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 115,793 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 106,342 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

scratches to both front and rear bumper and minor dents to nearside front wing

Fail 13 Sep 2007 106,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

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

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

scrathces to both front and rear bumper and minor dents to nearside front wing

Pass 15 Sep 2006 96,236 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 96,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R579 LJT is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R579 LJT, 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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R579 LJT is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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