1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.9L Petrol · P255 GAW
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 228,212 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2922cc
P255 GAW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2021
- 228,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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P255 GAW Mileage History
- 23/11/2005115,175 mi
- 27/11/2006129,809 mi+14,634 mi
- 16/11/2007137,438 mi+7,629 mi
- 10/11/2008146,419 mi+8,981 mi
- 27/11/2008146,875 mi+456 mi
- 12/11/2009157,549 mi+10,674 mi
- 10/11/2010169,716 mi+12,167 mi
- 18/11/2011178,226 mi+8,510 mi
- 18/11/2011178,226 mi
- 31/10/2012186,969 mi+8,743 mi
- 05/11/2012187,087 mi+118 mi
- 25/11/2013195,742 mi+8,655 mi
- 11/11/2014201,883 mi+6,141 mi
- 13/11/2014201,883 mi
- 18/11/2015206,907 mi+5,024 mi
- 19/11/2015206,909 mi+2 mi
- 07/11/2016212,339 mi+5,430 mi
- 06/11/2017217,379 mi+5,040 mi
- 06/02/2019222,385 mi+5,006 mi
- 07/02/2019222,390 mi+5 mi
- 21/07/2020227,574 mi+5,184 mi
- 17/09/2020227,591 mi+17 mi
- 21/10/2020227,653 mi+62 mi
- 09/11/2020227,673 mi+20 mi
- 22/07/2021228,212 mi+539 mi
Average of roughly 7,218 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P255 GAW 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 1997 Volvo 900 Series (P255 GAW) between November 2005 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing tyre on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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