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R212 MAU

1997 Volvo S90

White Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,345 mi
Last recorded87,345 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 MAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,345 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,010 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,089 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

parking brake travel high

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,689 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both side front suspension arm rear bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,128 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm wish bone bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap security, cap/flap is not lockable

Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,045 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses have surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both fronts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking in between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 80,045 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses have surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both fronts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking in between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,432 miles

Front Horn not working properly Dual horns, one not operating, found disconnected during underside inspection (7.7 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked, characters can still be read. (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Return hose to reservoir damp, no leaking while checked (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering gear damp, not leaking during test.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 79,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Horn not working properly Dual horns, one not operating, found disconnected during underside inspection (7.7 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked, characters can still be read. (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Return hose to reservoir damp, no leaking while checked (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering gear damp, not leaking during test.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,137 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 79,130 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,488 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,555 miles

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

slight leak on rear differential

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,674 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2008 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,859 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,471 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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R212 MAU is a 1997 Volvo S90 in White with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R212 MAU, 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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R212 MAU is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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