1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.5L Petrol · P711 GOE
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 181,831 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Aug 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P711 GOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2008
- 181,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P711 GOE 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 (P711 GOE) between September 2005 and October 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2008 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
P711 GOE Mileage History
- 24/09/2005163,560 mi
- 02/10/2006169,017 mi+5,457 mi
- 16/10/2007175,215 mi+6,198 mi
- 09/10/2008181,831 mi+6,616 mi
- 09/10/2008181,831 mi
Average of roughly 6,005 miles per year across 5 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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