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VOL 960L

1998 Volvo V90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,518 mi
Last recorded157,518 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V90129,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOL 960L
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 157,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 155,595 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 152,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 148,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2021 147,856 miles

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 147,382 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under the vehicle general corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2019 146,026 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F & O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and Rear side under the vehicle general corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 145,993 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F & O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and Rear side under the vehicle general corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,570 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 144,025 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 144,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,844 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 142,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 139,569 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 135,595 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 130,731 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 130,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 127,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 123,547 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 119,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 113,747 miles

fuel tank bracket missing bolt

Fail 28 Apr 2009 113,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel tank bracket missing bolt

Pass 2 May 2008 108,105 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 103,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 98,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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VOL 960L is a 1998 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 129,123 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 VOL 960L, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VOL 960L registered?

VOL 960L is a 1998 Volvo V90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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