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R952 KBM

1997 Volvo V90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

186,254 mi
Last recorded186,254 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 KBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 186,254 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 186,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 183,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 182,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 179,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 177,810 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 177,808 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 177,569 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 177,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 175,108 miles

o/s n/s rear o/s front tyres cracking on wall

Fail 6 Jan 2014 175,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s n/s rear o/s front tyres cracking on wall

Pass 9 Jan 2013 171,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 171,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 166,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 157,891 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2010 157,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2009 148,004 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 148,004 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 142,696 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 142,696 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2007 133,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2007 133,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2006 127,139 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 127,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 118,972 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 118,968 miles

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

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

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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R952 KBM is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 R952 KBM, 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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R952 KBM is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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