1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R302 AAR
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05/12/1997. Recorded mileage 144,858 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,858 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
R302 AAR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2023
- 144,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R302 AAR Mileage History
- 06/07/2022139,152 mi
- 26/06/2023144,813 mi+5,661 mi
- 27/06/2023144,858 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 5,858 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R302 AAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R302 AAR) between July 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2023 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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