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R765 GDX

1997 Volvo S90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,715 mi
Last recorded215,715 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 GDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2016 215,715 miles

All tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2015 204,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff oil leak

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 192,938 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 180,186 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 167,207 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 152,384 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 139,368 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 131,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 129,830 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 127,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 125,717 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 123,676 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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R765 GDX is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R765 GDX, 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 R765 GDX registered?

R765 GDX is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R765 GDX safe to buy?

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