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R859 NAV

1998 Volvo S90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,742 mi
Last recorded94,742 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S90116,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 NAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 94,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 62,187 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush starting to deteriorate

offside dip beam headlamp pattern starting to deteriorate slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2010 62,186 miles

Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside dip beam headlamp pattern starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,200 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,906 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating.

Parking brake cable corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,430 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 36,430 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,679 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,591 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 21,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,526 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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R859 NAV is a 1998 Volvo S90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,504 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 R859 NAV, 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 28 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 R859 NAV registered?

R859 NAV is a 1998 Volvo S90, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R859 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 NAV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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