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R722 VKX

1998 Volvo S90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,968 mi
Last recorded152,968 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S90116,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 152,968 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 149,272 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 146,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 144,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 142,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 140,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate faded unlikely to be misread

Fail 19 Oct 2020 140,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate faded unlikely to be misread

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,566 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel present

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 135,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 132,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,405 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 130,405 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 128,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 128,514 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 126,196 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 126,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 124,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 121,548 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 121,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 118,413 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 118,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 112,369 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 112,367 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 109,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 105,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 103,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 100,986 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S90?

Based on 42,777 MOT tests across 6,662 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
8,529
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
parking brake recording little or no effort 204
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 175
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 145
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R722 VKX is a 1998 Volvo S90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R722 VKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R722 VKX registered?

R722 VKX is a 1998 Volvo S90, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R722 VKX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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