1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R139 FBM
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 221,310 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R139 FBM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2020
- 221,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R139 FBM 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 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R139 FBM) between July 2006 and July 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
R139 FBM Mileage History
- 26/07/2006119,835 mi
- 26/06/2007130,107 mi+10,272 mi
- 22/07/2008141,393 mi+11,286 mi
- 25/07/2008141,393 mi
- 29/06/2009143,087 mi+1,694 mi
- 19/07/2010155,339 mi+12,252 mi
- 21/07/2010155,375 mi+36 mi
- 20/07/2011167,923 mi+12,548 mi
- 25/07/2011168,266 mi+343 mi
- 25/07/2012179,835 mi+11,569 mi
- 18/07/2013187,696 mi+7,861 mi
- 26/07/2013187,699 mi+3 mi
- 20/08/2014191,587 mi+3,888 mi
- 20/08/2014191,587 mi
- 15/07/201519,616 mi-171,971 mi
- 31/07/2015196,814 mi+177,198 mi
- 04/05/2017205,512 mi+8,698 mi
- 12/05/2017205,524 mi+12 mi
- 28/06/2018211,555 mi+6,031 mi
- 06/07/2018211,812 mi+257 mi
- 12/07/2019217,401 mi+5,589 mi
- 12/07/2019217,402 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/2020221,240 mi+3,838 mi
- 17/07/2020221,310 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 7,260 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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