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P838 OWC

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,741 mi
Last recorded112,741 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 OWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 112,741 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 112,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 111,416 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 109,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 108,189 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 108,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 106,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,138 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,679 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,229 miles

oil residue arond steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2007 91,608 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 87,611 miles

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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P838 OWC is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P838 OWC, 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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What year was P838 OWC registered?

P838 OWC is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 30 March 1997.

Is P838 OWC safe to buy?

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