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R130 BNS

1997 Volvo S90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,689 mi
Last recorded119,689 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 BNS
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,689 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 117,019 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,870 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,848 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 108,847 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 105,546 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,168 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 98,992 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 94,830 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 94,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 89,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,835 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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R130 BNS is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Green 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 R130 BNS, 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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R130 BNS is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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