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WIB 7181

1997 Volvo S90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,174 mi
Last recorded156,174 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIB 7181
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 156,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 156,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 155,033 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres close to limit

slight cut in n/s front ball joint boot

Pass 14 Sep 2015 153,905 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edge + n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 152,416 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 151,034 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge + o/s/r tyre on 2,5mm + wearing on edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 150,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge + o/s/r tyre on 2,5mm + wearing on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 149,186 miles

slight stonechip in windsreen

Fail 30 Jul 2012 149,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight chip in screen

Pass 25 Jul 2011 147,056 miles

slight crack in screen + slight cracks in front brake hoses + slight play in n/s/f link pin + n/s mirror loose + mirror broken

Pass 19 Jul 2010 144,644 miles

n/s mirror broken

Fail 27 Jul 2009 141,795 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 141,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 135,673 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 131,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 128,090 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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WIB 7181 is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WIB 7181, 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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WIB 7181 is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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