1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R391 DGX
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 109,615 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,615 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
R391 DGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2009
- 109,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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R391 DGX Mileage History
- 27/06/200696,170 mi
- 27/06/200696,170 mi
- 26/06/2007103,207 mi+7,037 mi
- 27/06/2007103,207 mi
- 29/05/2009109,615 mi+6,408 mi
Average of roughly 4,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R391 DGX 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 (R391 DGX) between June 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.”.
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