1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R290 AUM
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 53,157 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/01/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2316cc
R290 AUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2025
- 53,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R290 AUM Mileage History
- 04/11/202147,491 mi
- 22/11/202250,476 mi+2,985 mi
- 23/11/202351,634 mi+1,158 mi
- 07/12/202351,654 mi+20 mi
- 03/01/202553,157 mi+1,503 mi
Average of roughly 1,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R290 AUM 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 (R290 AUM) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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