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R596 EEW

1997 Volvo S90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,332 mi
Last recorded199,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 EEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 199,332 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 184,318 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 184,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 168,092 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 152,222 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 152,222 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R596 EEW is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R596 EEW, 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 R596 EEW registered?

R596 EEW is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R596 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 EEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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