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R846 KRS

1997 Volvo V90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,143 mi
Last recorded137,143 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 KRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 137,143 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 136,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis boot floor modified for lpg tank (6.1.B.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2016 115,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 111,122 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 111,122 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 103,601 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 103,600 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)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 99,740 miles

battery insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2012 99,552 miles

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

battery insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2011 95,217 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 95,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 90,572 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 May 2010 90,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,324 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,634 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 83,634 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 82,629 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 82,629 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 79,373 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 79,373 miles

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

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

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

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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R846 KRS is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R846 KRS, 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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R846 KRS is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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