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P399 XWP

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,295 mi
Last recorded134,295 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 XWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 134,295 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 130,355 miles

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN O/S/F & N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE DETERIORATION/CRACKING IN O/S/R & N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 130,355 miles

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN O/S/F & N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE DETERIORATION/CRACKING IN O/S/R & N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

Fail 25 Jun 2008 126,691 miles

Advise slight deterioration of number plates.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 126,691 miles

Advise slight deterioration of number plates.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 123,473 miles

Advise cannot fully inspect front & rear brake pads

Advise n/s exhaust mounting broken on rear exhaust box

Advise nsf wheel damage on outer rim

Advise slight deterioration in front & rear number plates

Pass 28 Jun 2006 120,350 miles

Advise n/s/f wheel rim dented on outside edge.

Advise rear tyre treads down to 2mm on both sides

Advise wear in n/s/f rear control arm bush.

Pass 30 Jun 2005 116,317 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Advise front number plate going black in places.

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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P399 XWP is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P399 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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What year was P399 XWP registered?

P399 XWP is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P399 XWP safe to buy?

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