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R617 LJT

1997 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,144 mi
Last recorded52,144 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 LJT
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,144 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside tyre side wall cut

Fail 7 Feb 2009 52,144 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside tyre side wall cut

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 42,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 40,790 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 40,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R617 LJT is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Blue 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 R617 LJT, 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 R617 LJT registered?

R617 LJT is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R617 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 LJT 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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