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R423 BLE

1997 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,572 mi
Last recorded157,572 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 BLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2023 157,572 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 156,607 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 154,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 151,159 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 145,107 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 139,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 134,644 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 129,751 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 124,926 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 118,376 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 107,549 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 102,169 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 95,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,332 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 78,970 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,505 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 66,133 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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R423 BLE is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R423 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R423 BLE registered?

R423 BLE is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R423 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 BLE shows 18 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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