1997 Volvo S90 2.9L Petrol · P302 DWL
1997 Volvo S90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 119,893 miles. MOT valid until 31/01/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S90
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2922cc
P302 DWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 119,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
P302 DWL Mileage History
- 09/01/2024116,318 mi
- 21/01/2025118,403 mi+2,085 mi
- 22/01/2025118,404 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/2026119,891 mi+1,487 mi
- 27/01/2026119,893 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P302 DWL 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 (P302 DWL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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