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R708 TCH

1997 Volvo S90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,409 mi
Last recorded169,409 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 TCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 169,409 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 169,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 159,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 159,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 145,754 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 145,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 131,144 miles

front and rear numberplates in poor condition

handbrake travel close to excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2007 117,175 miles

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

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

rear no plate seperating

Pass 7 Apr 2006 103,396 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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R708 TCH is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R708 TCH, 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 R708 TCH registered?

R708 TCH is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R708 TCH shows 9 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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