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R591 YVF

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,495 mi
Last recorded88,495 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 YVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,495 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 88,489 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. n/s rear tyre worn to limit on inside edge.

3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,364 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 83,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. slight damage to windscreen. 2. exhaust system becoming weak due to corrosion. 3. unable to check sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

4. both rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,197 miles

1 slight damage to front number plate 2 slight damage to windscreen 3 plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,032 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 72,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s numbre plate light light and o/s front side light dull † †nail in n/s front tyre and both front tyres at legal limits † †nail in n/s/r tyre † †slight damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,814 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 58,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

ns tierod ball joint boot split

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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R591 YVF is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R591 YVF, 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 R591 YVF registered?

R591 YVF is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R591 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 YVF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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