1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.9L Petrol · N659 CMP
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 166,519 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N659 CMP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2012
- 166,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N659 CMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (N659 CMP) between March 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
N659 CMP Mileage History
- 27/03/200697,454 mi
- 02/04/2007120,809 mi+23,355 mi
- 02/04/2007120,809 mi
- 08/04/200845,786 mi-75,023 mi
- 10/04/2008146,037 mi+100,251 mi
- 20/04/2009154,435 mi+8,398 mi
- 28/04/2010160,258 mi+5,823 mi
- 28/04/2010160,258 mi
- 28/06/2011161,414 mi+1,156 mi
- 30/06/2011161,429 mi+15 mi
- 09/07/2012166,251 mi+4,822 mi
- 20/07/2012166,519 mi+268 mi
Average of roughly 10,935 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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