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R612 VUD

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,018 mi
Last recorded75,018 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,018 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,757 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 73,735 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,707 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,540 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 69,493 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,861 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 63,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,908 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,368 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 60,368 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 58,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,652 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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R612 VUD is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R612 VUD, 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 R612 VUD registered?

R612 VUD is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R612 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 VUD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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