1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R126 BWO
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 175,048 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R126 BWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 175,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R126 BWO Mileage History
- 05/09/2024168,621 mi
- 11/09/2025173,500 mi+4,879 mi
- 12/08/2026175,018 mi+1,518 mi
- 17/08/2026175,047 mi+29 mi
- 10/09/2026175,048 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R126 BWO 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 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R126 BWO) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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