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R744 SBC

1997 Volvo V90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,600 mi
Last recorded155,600 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V90132,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 SBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 155,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 152,815 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 150,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 145,140 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 138,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,310 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2017 127,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 119,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,380 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 113,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 108,786 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,270 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 95,628 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre small cuts in tread

Fail 7 May 2010 95,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre small cuts in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,781 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,164 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V90?

Based on 76,185 MOT tests across 11,167 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
11,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 783
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 461
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 393
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 376
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R744 SBC is a 1997 Volvo V90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 132,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R744 SBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R744 SBC registered?

R744 SBC is a 1997 Volvo V90, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R744 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 SBC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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