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1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R301 AAR

R301 AAR

1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 20/12/1997. Recorded mileage 189,871 miles. MOT valid until 29/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2316cc

R301 AAR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
  • 189,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R301 AAR Mileage History

  1. 30/11/2023186,255 mi
  2. 25/11/2024187,835 mi+1,580 mi
  3. 25/11/2024187,836 mi+1 mi
  4. 24/11/2025189,871 mi+2,035 mi
  5. 24/11/2025189,871 mi

Average of roughly 1,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R301 AAR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (R301 AAR) between November 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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