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R533 EAG

1997 Volvo S90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,864 mi
Last recorded103,864 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 EAG
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 103,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 103,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,079 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 96,071 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 83,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both bront wiper blades split

park prake travel is high

rear exhaust rubber held together with cable ties

Fail 11 Sep 2009 83,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both bront wiper blades split

park prake travel is high

rear exhaust rubber held together with cable ties

Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,841 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear seat belt stalk covers missing.o/s/f tyre worn on edges.front brake discs distorted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,841 miles

rear seat belt stalk covers missing.o/s/f tyre worn on edges.front brake discs distorted

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,451 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 69,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belt covers missing

Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,116 miles

rear seat belt ancorage covers missing

Fail 5 Sep 2006 64,116 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear seat belt ancorage covers missing

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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R533 EAG is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R533 EAG, 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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R533 EAG is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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