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R890 DFM

1997 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,106 mi
Last recorded104,106 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 DFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,106 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2019 104,104 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,630 miles

n/s front door accident damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,627 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front door accident damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,786 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,429 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,860 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,186 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,727 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,224 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 62,795 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,936 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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R890 DFM is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R890 DFM, 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 R890 DFM registered?

R890 DFM is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R890 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R890 DFM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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