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P162 HBW

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,722 mi
Last recorded131,722 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 131,722 miles

Drive belt cracking

Front number plate damaged

Some damage to N/S/R lamp

Washers poor

exhaust centre box and tail box quite corroded

some damageto N/S/F indicator unit

unable to see front or rear pads on test

Fail 4 Aug 2014 131,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some damage to N/S/F indicator unit

Some damage to N/S/R lamp

Washers poor

drive belt cracking

exhaust centre box and tail box quite corroded

front number plate damaged

unable to see front or rear pads on test

Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,930 miles

Coolant loss, expansion bottle.

Not possible to see the front or rear brake pads during test.

O/s/f wishbone rear pivot bush splitting.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 125,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant loss, expansion bottle.

Not possible to see the front or rear brake pads during test.

O/s/f wishbone rear pivot bush splitting.

Very low on fuel.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 121,000 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 120,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/s/r tyre has just 2mm tread (limit 1.6mm).

Unable to see front or rear brake pads during test. Inspection recommended.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 115,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 107,108 miles

Exhaust Down Pipe Rattling

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 98,850 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 92,719 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 87,916 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 85,868 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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P162 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P162 HBW, 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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P162 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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