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E1 XRE

1997 Volvo S90

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,887 mi
Last recorded122,887 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 XRE
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 122,887 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 118,189 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light very dull

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 112,014 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 107,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2021 102,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 97,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 94,526 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Front BUSH/PIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wall Worn/Aged Split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 91,143 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 83,350 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,873 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,823 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 70,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,447 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,114 miles

front brake hoses showing surface cracking

front discs lipped

front wishbone rear bushes torn and worn

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,253 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,045 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s front indicator lens cracked

n/s/f tyre at 3mm

surface cracks in front brake hoses

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,009 miles

chips in windscreen

o/f tyre wearing low on tread

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,019 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front indicator lamp cracked

Small screw inbedded in nearside rear tyre tread

How Reliable is the Volvo S90?

Based on 42,777 MOT tests across 6,662 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
8,529
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
parking brake recording little or no effort 204
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 175
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 145
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E1 XRE is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 105,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E1 XRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E1 XRE registered?

E1 XRE is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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