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P288 DWL

1997 Volvo S90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 133,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust silencer mountings corroded

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 128,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 122,181 miles

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

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

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play but not excessive.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 117,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 110,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 106,383 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 100,253 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 100,249 miles

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

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

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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P288 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P288 DWL, 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 P288 DWL registered?

P288 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P288 DWL safe to buy?

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