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R842 XJW

1997 Volvo V90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,249 mi
Last recorded222,249 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 XJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 222,249 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 222,249 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 219,393 miles

O/S/F WISH BONE BUSH WORD /YELLOW CHALK //// O/S/R SUBFRAME / ARM BUSH UPSIDE DOWN / YELLOW CHALK //

Pass 26 May 2010 215,402 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 213,771 miles

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)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2008 208,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 203,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 196,375 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 196,372 miles

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

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

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

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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R842 XJW is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R842 XJW, 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 R842 XJW registered?

R842 XJW is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R842 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 XJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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