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R69 EFL

1997 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

106,882 mi
Last recorded106,882 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 EFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 106,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various underbody corrosion at rear

Pass 3 Nov 2023 106,812 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 106,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,612 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,357 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 105,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 105,393 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes week and perishing

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine and under body covers fitted at time of testing

Oil leaks from automatic transmission

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering wet on offside

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,827 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

part of rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,418 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 102,396 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 100,658 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,760 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,975 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,546 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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R69 EFL is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R69 EFL, 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 R69 EFL registered?

R69 EFL is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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