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P300 OLT

1997 Volvo S90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,042 mi
Last recorded58,042 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 OLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 58,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 54,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,098 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,541 miles

front wishbones rear bushes splitting

rear exhaust hanger corroded/weak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,507 miles

battery not secured in place

possible slight n/s/f ball joint play

Fail 1 Mar 2016 45,507 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)

battery not secured in place

possible slight n/s/f ball joint play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,399 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 40,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,683 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 31,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 30,424 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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P300 OLT is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P300 OLT, 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 P300 OLT registered?

P300 OLT is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P300 OLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P300 OLT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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