1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R443 BVF
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 16/12/1997. Recorded mileage 236,585 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,585 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
R443 BVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 236,585 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: Below Average
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R443 BVF Mileage History
- 29/08/2023225,499 mi
- 29/08/2023225,493 mi-6 mi
- 24/08/2024229,154 mi+3,661 mi
- 08/09/2025236,585 mi+7,431 mi
- 09/09/2025236,585 mi
Average of roughly 5,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R443 BVF 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 (R443 BVF) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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