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R639 CAE

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,916 mi
Last recorded156,916 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 CAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 156,916 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 156,678 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 156,631 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 156,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 148,864 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 148,863 miles

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

Coolant level low

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 141,108 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 141,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 135,990 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 135,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 132,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 132,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2011 131,812 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 131,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 128,398 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s wiper blade slightly split

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 125,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 117,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 112,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R639 CAE is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R639 CAE, 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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R639 CAE is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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