1997 Volvo S90 2.9L Petrol · R918 EEW
1997 Volvo S90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 98,559 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S90
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R918 EEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 98,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R918 EEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S90 (R918 EEW) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
R918 EEW Mileage History
- 14/06/202289,712 mi
- 07/06/202391,362 mi+1,650 mi
- 03/06/202492,921 mi+1,559 mi
- 03/06/202595,405 mi+2,484 mi
- 08/06/202698,559 mi+3,154 mi
Average of roughly 2,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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