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P698 SMY

1997 Volvo S90

White Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,679 mi
Last recorded130,679 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 SMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,617 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 122,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 118,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 113,678 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,164 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil sweat on power steering rack

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2014 108,164 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)

exhaust system corroded

front no'plate has damage

oil sweat on power steering rack

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,969 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,458 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 95,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

flexy fuel pipe from fuel filter rubber sleeve deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,484 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,483 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has slight outer wall damage.

rear number plate is slightly tarnished.

How Reliable is the Volvo S90?

Based on 42,777 MOT tests across 6,662 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
8,529
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
parking brake recording little or no effort 204
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 175
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 145
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P698 SMY is a 1997 Volvo S90 in White with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 105,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P698 SMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P698 SMY is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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