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R686 EWR

1997 Volvo S90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,363 mi
Last recorded173,363 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 EWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 173,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated marked with yellow crayon (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill at vehicle lifting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front lower arm centre bracket (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tray in front of wheel is excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front battery tray is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Propshaft bracket on tank is corroded and broken

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank bolt loose marked in yellow crayon

Pass 17 Aug 2017 169,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 163,112 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 163,112 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 158,464 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 150,584 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 150,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 142,891 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 142,891 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 134,883 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 134,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 132,528 miles

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

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

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2010 129,953 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2010 129,953 miles

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

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

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 127,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 123,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 119,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 116,346 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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R686 EWR is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R686 EWR, 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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R686 EWR is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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