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Excessive tire wear on front right wheel only

Noticed excessive tire wear on volvo S60 awd I'm considering to buy.
Seller said he had a wheel alignment done within the past year.

Question:
1. could this tire wear be due to poor alignment?
2 .how long do alignments last?
3. price range for alignment service
3. Or is it another problem?

Car also pulls to the right.

Thanks so much for your help and advise.

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