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R858 TLO

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

202,011 mi
Last recorded202,011 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 TLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 202,011 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 201,492 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 190,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 182,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 178,287 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 178,265 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure silencer strap incure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 176,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u/j rusting (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 176,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 172,673 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 172,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 170,688 miles

offside and nearside handbrake low efficiency may need adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Jun 2017 159,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 159,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported temporary repair (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 151,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 143,437 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 143,436 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 136,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 132,473 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant light on

n/s handbrake brake lazy

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 132,473 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant light on

n/s handbrake brake lazy

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2012 126,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2012 126,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 119,427 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 119,427 miles

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

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

front antiroll bar links gaiters split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 111,910 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 15 Nov 2010 111,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2009 104,691 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but cords not exposed

Fail 11 Nov 2009 104,661 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but cords not exposed

Pass 12 Nov 2008 98,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 92,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 92,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 86,018 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 79,996 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 79,996 miles

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

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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R858 TLO is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R858 TLO, 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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R858 TLO is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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