1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P765 CGM
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 221,812 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P765 CGM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2022
- 221,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P765 CGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (P765 CGM) between October 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (36 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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: “Power steering malfunctioning Steering very stiff/notchy. Suspect seized column uj (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
P765 CGM Mileage History
- 12/10/2006149,696 mi
- 03/11/2006150,248 mi+552 mi
- 31/10/2007157,326 mi+7,078 mi
- 07/11/2007157,392 mi+66 mi
- 13/11/2008162,141 mi+4,749 mi
- 13/11/2009167,776 mi+5,635 mi
- 10/11/2010172,075 mi+4,299 mi
- 08/11/2011175,690 mi+3,615 mi
- 09/11/2012179,105 mi+3,415 mi
- 11/11/2013181,009 mi+1,904 mi
- 06/11/2014184,403 mi+3,394 mi
- 19/08/2015186,806 mi+2,403 mi
- 15/08/2016188,624 mi+1,818 mi
- 15/08/2016188,624 mi
- 08/08/2017196,376 mi+7,752 mi
- 09/08/2017196,376 mi
- 07/08/2018204,887 mi+8,511 mi
- 04/09/2019212,374 mi+7,487 mi
- 05/09/2019212,374 mi
- 18/09/2020217,524 mi+5,150 mi
- 17/09/2021220,894 mi+3,370 mi
- 17/09/2021220,894 mi
- 05/10/2022221,812 mi+918 mi
- 12/10/2022221,812 mi
Average of roughly 4,507 miles per year across 24 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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