MOT Status
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212,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Battery tray excessively corroded (offside inner wheel arch)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside washers misaligned
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Battery tray excessively corroded (offside inner wheel arch)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside washers misaligned
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust System Corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust very rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust very rusty
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V90?
Based on 76,185 MOT tests across 11,167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R852 STR is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 R852 STR, 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 R852 STR registered?
R852 STR is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 18 September 1997.
Is R852 STR safe to buy?
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