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R596 YEV

1997 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,237 mi
Last recorded137,237 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 YEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 137,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 130,609 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 130,609 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 124,049 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 31 Mar 2009 116,255 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2007 106,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 95,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 88,904 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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R596 YEV is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R596 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

R596 YEV is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R596 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 YEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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