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BBC 30K

1997 Volvo S90

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,820 mi
Last recorded100,820 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBC 30K
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,820 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,252 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 89,234 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,857 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,857 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,074 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,744 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,909 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,798 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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BBC 30K is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BBC 30K, 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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BBC 30K is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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