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R252 LWY

1998 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,577 mi
Last recorded132,577 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S90116,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 LWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2011 132,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 128,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 122,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 116,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 111,127 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 103,600 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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R252 LWY is a 1998 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,504 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 R252 LWY, 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 28 years old, this Volvo S90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R252 LWY registered?

R252 LWY is a 1998 Volvo S90, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R252 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 LWY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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