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R896 BTG

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,103 mi
Last recorded55,103 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 BTG
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,083 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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R896 BTG is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R896 BTG, 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 R896 BTG registered?

R896 BTG is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R896 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 BTG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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