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Volvo S90

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,922 cc

R686 EWRMOT history

R686 EWR is a green petrol Volvo S90 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2018 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 173,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2018
Mileage
173,363 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 EWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S90
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,922 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2018
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

R686 EWR was last recorded at 173,363 miles on 15 May 2026, 3,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,371 miles · 17 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
3,992 miles
Average per year
2,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,363 miles
  • 2017 – 169,371 miles
  • 2016 – 163,112 miles
  • 2015 – 158,464 miles
  • 2014 – 150,584 miles
  • 2013 – 142,891 miles
  • 2012 – 134,883 miles
  • 2011 – 132,528 miles
  • 2010 – 129,953 miles
  • 2009 – 127,063 miles
  • 2008 – 123,771 miles
  • 2007 – 119,612 miles
  • 2006 – 116,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,363 miles
  • DangerousCentral Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front lower arm centre bracket (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated marked with yellow crayon (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill at vehicle lifting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tray in front of wheel is excessively corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front battery tray is corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Propshaft bracket on tank is corroded and broken
  • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank bolt loose marked in yellow crayon

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,363 miles (+3,992)2 dangerous15 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,363 miles
    Test number
    993344995892
    • DangerousCentral Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front lower arm centre bracket (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated marked with yellow crayon (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill at vehicle lifting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tray in front of wheel is excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front battery tray is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft bracket on tank is corroded and broken
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank bolt loose marked in yellow crayon

  2. Pass169,371 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    169,371 miles
    Test number
    902483492292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    163,112 miles
    Test number
    250949757493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail163,112 miles (+4,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,112 miles
    Test number
    165016991729
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass158,464 miles (+7,880)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    158,464 miles
    Test number
    990889772500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,584 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    150,584 miles
    Test number
    309649534263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,525 miles (+7,634)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,525 miles
    Test number
    977609814225
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass142,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    142,891 miles
    Test number
    575992533233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,891 miles (+8,008)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,891 miles
    Test number
    889092333221
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass134,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    134,883 miles
    Test number
    855784312274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,883 miles (+2,355)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,883 miles
    Test number
    926727902248
    • DangerousOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass132,528 miles (+2,575)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    132,528 miles
    Test number
    268406901273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s of steering rack

  13. Fail129,953 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,953 miles
    Test number
    434763890198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s of steering rack

  14. Pass129,953 miles (+2,890)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    129,953 miles
    Test number
    913973890122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s of steering rack

  15. Pass127,063 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    127,063 miles
    Test number
    950338499107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,771 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    123,771 miles
    Test number
    332075108414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,612 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    119,612 miles
    Test number
    181316587163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    116,346 miles
    Test number
    920073796173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 EWR

Does R686 EWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R686 EWR expired on 26 Aug 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R686 EWR?
The MOT on R686 EWR expired on 26 Aug 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R686 EWR done?
R686 EWR was recorded at 173,363 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 2,874 miles a year.
Has R686 EWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 EWR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on R686 EWR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R686 EWR find?
R686 EWR failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 15 major defects, 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: central front vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front lower arm centre bracket; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, and 26 more.

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