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P842 YYG

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,454 mi
Last recorded112,454 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 YYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bottom shocker bushes badly split recommend replacement//

exhaust system badly corroded rear silencer held with metal straps//

front wipers smearing screen//

hand brake cable badly corroded and split recommend replacement//

ns seat wont move forwards or backwards//

nsr tyre 3mm on edges//

osf tyre 3mm on edges//

rear brake back plates corroded//

rear brake discs corroded cant see inner pads recommend inspection//

right indicator wont self cancel//

Fail 23 Jun 2014 108,046 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

osf tyre 3mm on edges//

rear brake back plates corroded//

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bottom shocker bushes badly split recommend replacement//

exhaust system badly corroded rear silencer held with metal straps//

front wipers smearing screen//

hand brake cable badly corroded and split recommend replacement//

ns seat wont move forwards or backwards//

nsr tyre 3mm on edges//

rear brake discs corroded cant see inner pads recommend inspection//

right indicator wont self cancel//

Fail 5 Oct 2013 108,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

advice off side rear tyre on 3mm

advice rear shocher bushes splitting

advice temp repair to rear exhaust bracket and midlle box rotten

Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,446 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 104,423 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,922 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 95,922 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,691 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 89,691 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 84,913 miles

advice exhaust back box mounting broken

advice rear exhaust holed and slighty blowing

Pass 20 Dec 2006 77,717 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 77,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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P842 YYG is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P842 YYG, 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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P842 YYG is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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