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MIB 601

1997 Volvo S90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,011 mi
Last recorded31,011 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 601
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 30,999 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 30,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 30,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 30,924 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 30,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,863 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 29,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 29,387 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,927 miles

Battery insecure

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 16 Oct 2010 25,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,154 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,166 miles

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 19 Oct 2007 22,235 miles

Both rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 21,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 20,306 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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MIB 601 is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MIB 601, 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 MIB 601 registered?

MIB 601 is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is MIB 601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIB 601 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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