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R308 OGF

1998 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S90116,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 OGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 76,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 75,463 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,903 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 70,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 67,296 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,615 miles

Central steering rack pinion damp

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,876 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,119 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,935 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 60,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

O/S wiper blade starting to come apart

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,666 miles

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

O/S wiper blade starting to come apart

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,967 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 57,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,795 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,190 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 57,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,583 miles

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

Small cuts to left rear tyre sidewall

Very small damage to rear spring

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,562 miles

Front wipers smear a little

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

Number plates in poor condition

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

Slightly long parking brake travel

Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,562 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front wipers smear a little

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

Number plates in poor condition

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

Slightly long parking brake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,719 miles

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

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

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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R308 OGF is a 1998 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R308 OGF, 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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R308 OGF is a 1998 Volvo S90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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