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R992 JUA

1997 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,491 mi
Last recorded126,491 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 JUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 126,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front and Offside front brake backing plates corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 126,491 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front and Offside front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to center box blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2016 113,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened bush split causing play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened bush split causing play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to center box blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,446 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

centre exhaust slight blow

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,572 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,533 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc heavily corroded

rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,533 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc heavily corroded

rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,601 miles

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow on exhaust

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack joints

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,825 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to vehicle underbody/components

Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded/rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded not yet broken

slight corrosion to vehicle underbody/components

Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,975 miles

Comment N/S front tyre worn on inside tread O/S front tyre worn on inside tread.

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 21 Jun 2006 57,206 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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R992 JUA is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R992 JUA, 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 R992 JUA registered?

R992 JUA is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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