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R947 CEW

1997 Volvo S90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,003 mi
Last recorded164,003 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 CEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 164,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 164,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 158,811 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 155,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 152,616 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses slight splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes splitting/deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 152,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses slight splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes splitting/deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 146,451 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses slight splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirements

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 146,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box bracket broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses slight splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirements

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable power steering system slightly rough (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 136,002 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to ply/cords being exposed

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,176 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirements, advise further investigation

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 131,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust rear box bracket broke

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

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

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirements, advise further investigation

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 123,328 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 123,328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

permissible wear in steering

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 108,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 108,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,212 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,874 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,059 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 80,059 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,926 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,754 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 68,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,105 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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R947 CEW is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R947 CEW, 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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R947 CEW is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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