1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P125 DOB
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 179,945 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Nov 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P125 DOB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2019
- 179,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (50 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P125 DOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (P125 DOB) between November 2005 and March 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (50 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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: “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P125 DOB Mileage History
- 18/11/2005118,698 mi
- 07/12/2006129,752 mi+11,054 mi
- 07/12/2006129,752 mi
- 05/12/2007138,472 mi+8,720 mi
- 05/12/2007138,472 mi
- 05/01/2009147,832 mi+9,360 mi
- 07/01/2009147,844 mi+12 mi
- 07/01/2010151,426 mi+3,582 mi
- 08/01/2010151,435 mi+9 mi
- 18/01/2011153,928 mi+2,493 mi
- 19/01/2011153,928 mi
- 20/01/2012156,746 mi+2,818 mi
- 20/01/2012156,746 mi
- 21/01/2013160,923 mi+4,177 mi
- 21/01/2013160,923 mi
- 24/01/2014164,403 mi+3,480 mi
- 30/01/2014164,403 mi
- 05/02/2015167,621 mi+3,218 mi
- 09/02/2015167,631 mi+10 mi
- 01/03/2016170,683 mi+3,052 mi
- 01/03/2016170,683 mi
- 21/02/2017172,976 mi+2,293 mi
- 22/02/2017172,980 mi+4 mi
- 21/02/2018176,638 mi+3,658 mi
- 21/03/2019179,945 mi+3,307 mi
Average of roughly 4,593 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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