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P345 MHL

1997 Volvo S90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,057 mi
Last recorded65,057 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S90105,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 MHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,057 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 65,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 61,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 56,160 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,052 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,896 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,170 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 40,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,563 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 37,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,254 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,538 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,451 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,200 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 34,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 31,233 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,142 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 28,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,916 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,489 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 24,489 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,102 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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P345 MHL is a 1997 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P345 MHL, 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 P345 MHL registered?

P345 MHL is a 1997 Volvo S90, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P345 MHL shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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