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P28 NLR

1997 Volvo S90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,976 mi
Last recorded120,976 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 NLR
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 120,976 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,279 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 87,278 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,219 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 84,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,874 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 77,715 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,874 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 74,874 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 77,918 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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P28 NLR is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P28 NLR, 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 P28 NLR registered?

P28 NLR is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P28 NLR safe to buy?

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