1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P197 CUX
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 208,804 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2316cc
P197 CUX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 208,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 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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P197 CUX Mileage History
- 24/03/2022204,409 mi
- 29/05/2024205,562 mi+1,153 mi
- 10/06/2024205,562 mi
- 10/06/2025208,804 mi+3,242 mi
Average of roughly 1,367 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P197 CUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (P197 CUX) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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