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R582 YVF

1997 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,470 mi
Last recorded189,470 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 YVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2020 189,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 182,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Close To Outer Edge. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small Split In N/S/F Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Bottom Ball Joint Dust Cover.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 182,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Of Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Pipe Joint On Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached End Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Screw In N/S/R Tyre Tread.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 178,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat To Center Joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pipes Going Into Steering Rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2017 171,096 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 163,923 miles

Front fog light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2016 163,923 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front fog light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil misting from the power steering.

Pass 5 May 2015 157,062 miles

Both rear lamps lens faded

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

OSR rear indicator lamp cover missing but bulb still flash yellow

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

Oil leak

Small oil leak from the rear axle.

Pass 1 May 2014 146,339 miles

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

NS steering rack gaiter damp with oil and rack has slight lift in the rack arm.

Rear diff had slight oil misting around it.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 146,338 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

NS steering rack gaiter damp with oil and rack has slight lift in the rack arm.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear diff had slight oil misting around it.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 134,306 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 134,299 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm ball joints locking pins missing, locking nuts fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2012 120,912 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 120,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 106,029 miles

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

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 5 May 2009 99,880 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wiper rubber split on ends slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,323 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 94,323 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,069 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 76,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R582 YVF is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R582 YVF, 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 R582 YVF registered?

R582 YVF is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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