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R90 RYL

1997 Volvo S90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,085 mi
Last recorded173,085 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 RYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 173,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2026 173,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 172,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 171,696 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 171,576 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 171,550 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 170,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 170,613 miles

Rear backbox corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 170,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear backbox corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 170,609 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust hanger rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2011 164,748 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 161,695 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 160,406 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 160,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 159,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 158,087 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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R90 RYL is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R90 RYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R90 RYL registered?

R90 RYL is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R90 RYL safe to buy?

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