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M20 SEP

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

135,537 mi
Last recorded135,537 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 SEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 135,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 134,166 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 132,963 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 131,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,076 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,724 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 130,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 129,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 128,204 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 126,089 miles

Handbrake efficiency low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,843 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 122,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,528 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 115,357 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 112,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 108,342 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 104,487 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 104,487 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2007 99,845 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 94,888 miles

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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M20 SEP is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M20 SEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M20 SEP registered?

M20 SEP is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is M20 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 SEP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M20 SEP have outstanding finance?

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