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R278 EFL

1997 Volvo S90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,288 mi
Last recorded115,288 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 EFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,288 miles

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

slight leak from rear diff

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,897 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres are cracking slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 108,448 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 103,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear pads 60 percent worn discs slightly liped

slight exhaust blow from where cat joins center section

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 17 Oct 2012 103,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear pads 60 percent worn discs slightly liped

slight exhaust blow from where cat joins center section

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Oct 2011 99,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back box bracket corroded

rear and center sections of the exhaust corroded

rear pads 50 percent worn

rubber covers on n/s/f drop link split

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff

Fail 25 Oct 2011 99,317 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back box bracket corroded

rear pads 50 percent worn

rubber covers on n/s/f drop link split

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,186 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,859 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link, dust cover split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 86,884 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 86,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 81,596 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 81,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,726 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 71,540 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance 16%

Pass 26 Oct 2005 55,745 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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R278 EFL is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R278 EFL, 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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R278 EFL is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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