1998 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R430 BNE
1998 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 96,820 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R430 BNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 96,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R430 BNE Mileage History
- 27/06/202386,026 mi
- 11/07/202489,474 mi+3,448 mi
- 12/07/202489,478 mi+4 mi
- 02/07/202592,750 mi+3,272 mi
- 07/07/202696,820 mi+4,070 mi
Average of roughly 3,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R430 BNE 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 1998 Volvo 900 Series (R430 BNE) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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 (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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