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WIA 7942

1997 Volvo V90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,308 mi
Last recorded131,308 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIA 7942
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 131,308 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 118,184 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 118,182 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arm bushes worn

both rear axle bushes worn

both rear discs and pads worn

both rear shock absorbers poor condition

engine oil leaks

handbrake performance poor

long handbrake travel

nearside wiper blade poor condition

power steering rack leaking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2006 108,776 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear light repaired

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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WIA 7942 is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WIA 7942, 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 WIA 7942 registered?

WIA 7942 is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is WIA 7942 safe to buy?

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