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P321 AHR

1997 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,581 mi
Last recorded105,581 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 AHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 105,581 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Corroded But Not Within 30cm

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Fail 6 May 2026 105,571 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Corroded But Not Within 30cm

Offside Rear Parking Brake Shoes Grabbing Slightly

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 16 May 2025 100,550 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both No plates (0.1 (b))

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 May 2025 100,539 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both No plates (0.1 (b))

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 May 2024 96,025 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting strap corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,124 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,154 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,776 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 92,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,749 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,550 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,792 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,041 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,020 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,965 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,912 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 52,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,528 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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P321 AHR is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P321 AHR, 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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P321 AHR is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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