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R52 CVS

1997 Volvo S90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,807 mi
Last recorded86,807 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 CVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,807 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake nearing the end of its adjustment

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,996 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,053 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r brake binding

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 17 Jul 2012 81,053 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r brake binding

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 27 May 2011 79,429 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,827 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 75,827 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,828 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,926 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 56,926 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 56,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R52 CVS is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R52 CVS, 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 R52 CVS registered?

R52 CVS is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R52 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 CVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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