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R7 MSB

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

218,552 mi
Last recorded218,552 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 MSB
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 218,552 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 214,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 209,802 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre tread small cut but not exposing cords

Pass 31 May 2013 209,088 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear pads very low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 204,420 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 203,320 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 191,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 191,581 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 186,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 178,542 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 169,467 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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R7 MSB is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R7 MSB, 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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R7 MSB is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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