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P733 HBW

1997 Volvo S90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

198,777 mi
Last recorded198,777 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 198,777 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack misting oil

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel tub corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 198,775 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack misting oil

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel tub corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 194,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 184,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 174,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 174,407 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 170,368 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 168,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 166,187 miles

Offside Front tyre is void of tread on outside edge

attention to parking brake adj

Fail 28 Oct 2019 166,187 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre is void of tread on outside edge

attention to parking brake adj

Pass 24 Oct 2018 162,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 155,393 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 155,393 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge just showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 145,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 145,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 137,289 miles

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

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

both front tyresare void of tread edges

Fail 15 Oct 2015 137,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are void of treat on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,449 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 127,446 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 117,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 110,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 104,599 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 104,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 99,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 92,688 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 92,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,602 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,873 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 76,759 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 16 Oct 2006 70,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 67,110 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 67,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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P733 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 P733 HBW, 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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P733 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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