1997 Volvo S90 2.9L Petrol · R947 CEW
1997 Volvo S90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 04/08/1997. Recorded mileage 164,003 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S90
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,003 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
R947 CEW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2023
- 164,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
R947 CEW Mileage History
- 04/04/2022158,811 mi
- 13/04/2023164,001 mi+5,190 mi
- 17/04/2023164,003 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,015 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R947 CEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S90 (R947 CEW) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2023 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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