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R427 DGX

1997 Volvo S90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,412 mi
Last recorded97,412 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 97,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 96,660 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 May 2023 96,660 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,149 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,340 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,263 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,473 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 90,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,643 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,790 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 81,790 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,369 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 74,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,415 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 67,415 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,273 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,104 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 59,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,472 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 54,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R427 DGX is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 R427 DGX, 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 R427 DGX registered?

R427 DGX is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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