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R67 SJM

1997 Volvo V90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,430 mi
Last recorded143,430 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 SJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,430 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 143,430 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 138,215 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 138,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle and rear (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,091 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 133,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 128,554 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 128,554 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 124,349 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 122,897 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2012 122,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2011 118,614 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 118,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 115,250 miles

Battery insecure

steering rack oily

Fail 10 Aug 2010 115,229 miles

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

Battery insecure

steering rack oily

Pass 28 May 2009 110,290 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 110,290 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 103,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 103,876 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 96,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 88,090 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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R67 SJM is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R67 SJM, 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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R67 SJM is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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