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R242 VUD

1997 Volvo S90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,140 mi
Last recorded193,140 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 193,140 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 193,140 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 186,387 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 186,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 178,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 168,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 161,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 154,167 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 149,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 141,822 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 141,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 137,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R242 VUD is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R242 VUD, 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 R242 VUD registered?

R242 VUD is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R242 VUD safe to buy?

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