1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · N74 HLA
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17/07/1996. Recorded mileage 162,323 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2316cc
N74 HLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 162,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N74 HLA Mileage History
- 23/09/2022156,321 mi
- 21/09/2023158,406 mi+2,085 mi
- 23/10/2023158,413 mi+7 mi
- 10/10/2024160,894 mi+2,481 mi
- 14/10/2025162,323 mi+1,429 mi
Average of roughly 1,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N74 HLA 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 (N74 HLA) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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