1997 Volvo S90 2.9L Petrol · R53 AFM
1997 Volvo S90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 56,540 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S90
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R53 AFM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 56,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R53 AFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S90 (R53 AFM) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 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 (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R53 AFM Mileage History
- 05/06/202356,532 mi
- 02/05/202556,540 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S90 (SPA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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