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R501 VNT

1997 Volvo S90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,804 mi
Last recorded121,804 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 VNT
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,804 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 121,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 118,163 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,591 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 111,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,225 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,328 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,773 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,067 miles

rear exhaust corroded // plastic covers on sills

Fail 8 Aug 2007 77,984 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic covers on sills

small split o/s wiperblade

Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,646 miles

parking brake travel.

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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R501 VNT is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R501 VNT, 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 R501 VNT registered?

R501 VNT is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R501 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 VNT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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