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P218 XDW

1997 Volvo S90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,860 mi
Last recorded91,860 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 XDW
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 91,860 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 91,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,736 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,693 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,776 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,764 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 89,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Diff Oil Leak.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,342 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,515 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,969 miles

Slight Oil Leak From Rear Diff.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,518 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,753 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,858 miles

N/S/R Tyre Starting To Crack.

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 67,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 65,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,823 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 54,895 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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P218 XDW is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P218 XDW, 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 P218 XDW registered?

P218 XDW is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P218 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 XDW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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