1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.9L Petrol · N798 BMO
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 152,599 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2922cc
N798 BMO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2014
- 152,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N798 BMO Mileage History
- 01/02/2006100,872 mi
- 06/02/2006100,872 mi
- 17/01/2007106,482 mi+5,610 mi
- 13/05/2008113,427 mi+6,945 mi
- 27/04/2009119,613 mi+6,186 mi
- 28/04/2010126,622 mi+7,009 mi
- 28/04/2010126,622 mi
- 26/04/2011134,921 mi+8,299 mi
- 26/04/2011124,921 mi-10,000 mi
- 25/04/2012141,448 mi+16,527 mi
- 01/05/2013146,372 mi+4,924 mi
- 01/05/2013146,372 mi
- 19/05/2014152,599 mi+6,227 mi
Average of roughly 6,238 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N798 BMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (N798 BMO) between February 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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