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R75 FBM

1997 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,865 mi
Last recorded189,865 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 FBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 189,865 miles

Play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Nov 2014 186,172 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 182,126 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 182,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 177,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 170,497 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 170,497 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 163,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 163,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 156,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 148,920 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 148,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 142,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 134,175 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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R75 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R75 FBM, 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 R75 FBM registered?

R75 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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