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R543 GCL

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,854 mi
Last recorded199,854 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 GCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 199,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f anti rollbar link gaiter spilt

Pass 11 Aug 2009 184,998 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 167,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 158,184 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 158,184 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 145,334 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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R543 GCL is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R543 GCL, 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 R543 GCL registered?

R543 GCL is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R543 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 GCL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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