1997 Volvo S90 2.9L Petrol · P286 DWL
1997 Volvo S90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 12/03/1997. Recorded mileage 85,303 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S90
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/09/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2922cc
P286 DWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 85,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo S90 (SPA)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
P286 DWL Mileage History
- 08/02/202383,718 mi
- 13/08/202483,832 mi+114 mi
- 29/05/202685,301 mi+1,469 mi
- 01/06/202685,303 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 479 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P286 DWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S90 (P286 DWL) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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