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R703 NPB

1998 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,221 mi
Last recorded190,221 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S90116,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 NPB
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 190,221 miles

nearside rear + offside front tyres deterioated

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 185,638 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)

off side front indicator lens damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2012 183,459 miles

front brake imbalance borderline

hand brake travel long

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

o/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 181,776 miles

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight unbalance of front brakes

Fail 19 Jul 2011 181,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight unbalance of front brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2010 174,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 173,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 171,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 170,902 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 162,118 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 162,118 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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R703 NPB is a 1998 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,504 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 R703 NPB, 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 28 years old, this Volvo S90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R703 NPB registered?

R703 NPB is a 1998 Volvo S90, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R703 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 NPB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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