1997 Volvo S90 2.9L Petrol · R357 DGX
1997 Volvo S90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 87,883 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S90
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R357 DGX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 87,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R357 DGX Mileage History
- 21/08/200650,979 mi
- 30/08/200754,904 mi+3,925 mi
- 03/09/200857,964 mi+3,060 mi
- 03/09/200857,966 mi+2 mi
- 08/09/200960,726 mi+2,760 mi
- 15/09/201063,719 mi+2,993 mi
- 12/09/201166,466 mi+2,747 mi
- 13/09/201166,468 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/201268,833 mi+2,365 mi
- 30/10/201371,924 mi+3,091 mi
- 05/11/201474,561 mi+2,637 mi
- 10/11/201576,714 mi+2,153 mi
- 17/11/201678,445 mi+1,731 mi
- 18/11/201678,446 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/201780,836 mi+2,390 mi
- 17/10/201882,541 mi+1,705 mi
- 14/10/201983,401 mi+860 mi
- 16/10/202084,196 mi+795 mi
- 15/10/202185,195 mi+999 mi
- 15/10/202185,195 mi
- 13/10/202286,047 mi+852 mi
- 13/09/202486,402 mi+355 mi
- 27/11/202587,883 mi+1,481 mi
Average of roughly 1,915 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
R357 DGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S90 (R357 DGX) between August 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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