1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.5L Petrol · N497 BJM
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12/02/1996. Recorded mileage 120,026 miles. MOT valid until 14/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2473cc
N497 BJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 120,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N497 BJM Mileage History
- 22/04/2022113,016 mi
- 01/06/2023113,103 mi+87 mi
- 30/05/2024117,741 mi+4,638 mi
- 16/09/2025118,967 mi+1,226 mi
- 14/09/2026120,026 mi+1,059 mi
Average of roughly 1,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N497 BJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (N497 BJM) between April 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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