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R733 PFC

1997 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,267 mi
Last recorded41,267 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 PFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 41,267 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 38,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 38,286 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 38,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2021 37,999 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 37,979 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,786 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,501 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 37,501 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,748 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,907 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,585 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,878 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,521 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 31,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,171 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,357 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,721 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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R733 PFC is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R733 PFC, 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 R733 PFC registered?

R733 PFC is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R733 PFC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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