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R53 AFM

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,540 mi
Last recorded56,540 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 AFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 56,540 miles

General surface corrosion

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 56,532 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,653 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,380 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER WALLS

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,378 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,023 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,654 miles

front tyre walls slight cracking

ns stearing rack gator damp

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,329 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,929 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,384 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 50,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,555 miles

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

rear silencer bracket slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,639 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,292 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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R53 AFM is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R53 AFM, 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 R53 AFM registered?

R53 AFM is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R53 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 AFM shows 18 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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