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R721 AAV

1997 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,604 mi
Last recorded192,604 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 192,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 191,142 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 188,601 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 188,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2005 186,021 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 186,021 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R721 AAV is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R721 AAV, 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 R721 AAV registered?

R721 AAV is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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