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R938 KAW

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,709 mi
Last recorded48,709 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 KAW
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 48,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE REPLACEMENT ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE REPLACEMENT ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs outer faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 46,822 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2025 46,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,256 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 41,493 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,039 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 38,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,112 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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R938 KAW is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R938 KAW, 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 R938 KAW registered?

R938 KAW is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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