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R753 TCH

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

240,269 mi
Last recorded240,269 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 TCH
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 240,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides

Rear Lower Surface Corrosion Both Inner Sills

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Axle Bushes Perishing Both Sides

Pass 8 Jul 2020 234,014 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Surface Corrosion Both Inner Sills

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Axle Bushes Perishing Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 229,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear shock lower bushs perished and split (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle bushs perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 225,269 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorber lower bushs perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery tray area corroded and holed

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 225,212 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 219,246 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 218,808 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 214,295 miles

Engine oil level below MIN - topped-up

Exhaust loose at rear section joint

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just above minimum

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipes at rack body (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 214,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine oil level below MIN - topped-up

Exhaust loose at rear section joint

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just above minimum

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipes at rack body (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 211,075 miles

Both front tyres -tread wearing on edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx. 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pipes to rack body (2.3.3b)

This vehicle previously mot'd on old system 21/07/2015

Fail 28 Jul 2015 211,075 miles

Both front tyres -tread wearing on edges

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive CAT replaced (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx. 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pipes to rack body (2.3.3b)

This vehicle previously mot'd on old system 21/07/2015

Fail 21 Jul 2015 211,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres - tread wearing on edges

Engine oil level below MIN - 1 ltr added

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 206,378 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 206,378 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,336 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 200,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 193,226 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 193,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 182,862 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 182,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 172,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efforts - lower at offside

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 159,545 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on edge of tread

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 21 Jul 2008 151,993 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 151,992 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 144,091 miles

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)

parking brake lever near travel limit.

Fail 20 Jul 2007 144,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

parking brake lever near travel limit.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 135,186 miles

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 21 Jul 2006 135,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R753 TCH is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R753 TCH, 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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R753 TCH is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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