1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R310 AAR
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 190,402 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,402 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
R310 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 190,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R310 AAR Mileage History
- 12/11/2022181,684 mi
- 08/11/2023184,282 mi+2,598 mi
- 15/11/2024186,857 mi+2,575 mi
- 15/11/2024186,857 mi
- 13/11/2025190,402 mi+3,545 mi
Average of roughly 2,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R310 AAR 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 (R310 AAR) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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