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P297 FUD

1997 Volvo S90

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,626 mi
Last recorded163,626 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 163,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

EMISSION WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST CORRODING BOARDER LINE PASS

FRONT BREAKS OUT OF BALANCE BOARDER LINE PASS

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADING

Pass 11 Apr 2017 161,420 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wall cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2017 161,414 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)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wall cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2016 159,503 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

some deterioration of both front lower wishbone rear bushes

Fail 11 Apr 2016 159,503 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

some deterioration of both front lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2015 158,195 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside & offside wipers split

Fail 10 Apr 2015 158,172 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside & offside wipers split

Pass 10 Apr 2014 156,535 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 156,535 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 155,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper split

Pass 13 Apr 2012 153,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroding some boarder line pass

some play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2011 152,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 152,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 151,616 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 151,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 149,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 145,660 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 145,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 142,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres getting low

Pass 8 May 2006 137,078 miles

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

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

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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P297 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P297 FUD, 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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P297 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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