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P393 XWP

1997 Volvo S90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,950 mi
Last recorded143,950 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 XWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 143,950 miles

exhaust at rear deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2017 143,950 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

exhaust at rear deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 140,661 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 136,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 131,242 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 131,242 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 124,412 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 124,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 121,467 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 121,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 117,296 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 117,296 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 114,003 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 109,560 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 109,558 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 106,475 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 106,475 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2007 102,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 101,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 95,301 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P393 XWP is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P393 XWP, 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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P393 XWP is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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