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R971 KBM

1998 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

201,729 mi
Last recorded201,729 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S90116,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 KBM
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 201,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 191,021 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 191,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 170,513 miles

Both rear spring mounts corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 167,638 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable slightly corroded

slight deterioration in exhaust system and support brackets

Pass 19 Feb 2020 162,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 152,790 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system and hangers corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 143,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,556 miles

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

deterioration in exhaust system and support brackets

slight deterioration in o/s front brake back plate

Pass 8 Mar 2016 120,482 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 120,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,099 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,935 miles

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

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

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 20 Jan 2014 109,935 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,568 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 105,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2011 101,582 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount corroded/braking

Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,283 miles

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

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

power steering fluid around rack

rear exhaust mount cracked/braking

Fail 22 Jan 2010 97,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

power steering fluid around rack

rear exhaust mount cracked/braking

Pass 16 Jan 2009 92,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake cable corroding

steering rack slight leak

washers poor

Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges

front wipers spliting on ends

Pass 12 Jan 2007 83,316 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 83,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 77,349 miles

n\s\r shock absorber lower bush split

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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R971 KBM is a 1998 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R971 KBM, 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.

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R971 KBM is a 1998 Volvo S90, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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