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R983 KBM

1998 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,161 mi
Last recorded14,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S90116,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 KBM
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 14,161 miles

Little reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 25 Jul 2018 14,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre and worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2015 14,108 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 14,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,120 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 13,120 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 11,020 miles

Centre rearmost seat belt seized.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,020 miles

Centre rearmost seat belt seized.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 9,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,552 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,662 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 6,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R983 KBM is a 1998 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R983 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R983 KBM registered?

R983 KBM is a 1998 Volvo S90, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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