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P314 NOP

1997 Volvo S90

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,469 mi
Last recorded115,469 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 NOP
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 115,469 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 115,460 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,755 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,269 miles

n/s parking brake effort low

Pass 24 Jul 2014 103,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded to excess

Fail 23 Jul 2014 103,088 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded to excess

Pass 3 Aug 2013 99,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,960 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,961 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,959 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/s/f top anti roll bar link boot split

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake cable corrdied

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 54,679 miles

15% inbalance on front brakes. 200-170

Fail 10 Jun 2006 54,679 miles

15% inbalance on front brakes. 200-170

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P314 NOP is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P314 NOP, 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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P314 NOP is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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