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P482 VDS

1997 Volvo S90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 VDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2015 80,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 67,373 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 67,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 65,993 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 8 May 2008 65,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 63,365 miles

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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P482 VDS is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P482 VDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P482 VDS registered?

P482 VDS is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P482 VDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P482 VDS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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