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P740 XDW

1997 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,096 mi
Last recorded143,096 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 XDW
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 143,096 miles

Nearside Rear rubbing noise when wheel rotated

rear suspension parts covered in underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2024 143,083 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 140,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 135,262 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 135,245 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear diff minor oil leak

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 129,005 miles

some places under the vehicle age related corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2020 123,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 12 Oct 2019 111,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 96,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,855 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 88,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear arms light corrosion

Rear diff leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,979 miles

Centre Front engine under tray deteriorated

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,980 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,573 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 63,573 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,679 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,440 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,312 miles

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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P740 XDW is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P740 XDW, 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 P740 XDW registered?

P740 XDW is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P740 XDW safe to buy?

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