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R824 LFM

1997 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,498 mi
Last recorded213,498 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 LFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2010 213,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2010 213,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rack end has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2007 212,710 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 212,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 199,070 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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R824 LFM is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R824 LFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R824 LFM registered?

R824 LFM is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R824 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 LFM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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