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P581 PNG

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 PNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 123,645 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,077 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s handbrake slightly sticking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 117,285 miles

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

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

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

n/s park brake binding slightly

slight pitting front brake discs

Fail 12 Jul 2013 117,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s park brake binding slightly

slight pitting front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2012 114,885 miles

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

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

all 4 brake disc plates are slightly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 6 Jul 2011 112,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,068 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 109,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 109,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 107,803 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 105,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 101,443 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 101,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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P581 PNG is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P581 PNG, 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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P581 PNG is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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