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R311 BLE

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,009 mi
Last recorded102,009 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 BLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 102,009 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2013 102,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2012 93,344 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2012 93,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 85,888 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 75,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,417 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 68,475 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 67,474 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 61,971 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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R311 BLE is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R311 BLE, 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 R311 BLE registered?

R311 BLE is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R311 BLE safe to buy?

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