1998 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R52 ERL
1998 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02/01/1998. Recorded mileage 150,987 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2316cc
R52 ERL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 150,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R52 ERL Mileage History
- 30/03/200696,977 mi
- 30/03/2007101,202 mi+4,225 mi
- 01/04/2008106,516 mi+5,314 mi
- 03/04/2009111,788 mi+5,272 mi
- 03/04/2009111,788 mi
- 08/04/2010116,750 mi+4,962 mi
- 05/04/2011120,877 mi+4,127 mi
- 24/04/2012125,442 mi+4,565 mi
- 24/04/2012125,442 mi
- 10/04/2013128,764 mi+3,322 mi
- 28/04/2014132,795 mi+4,031 mi
- 16/04/2015135,011 mi+2,216 mi
- 22/04/2016137,198 mi+2,187 mi
- 05/04/2017139,164 mi+1,966 mi
- 17/04/2018141,433 mi+2,269 mi
- 17/04/2018141,433 mi
- 24/04/2019143,384 mi+1,951 mi
- 25/04/2019143,384 mi
- 23/09/2020145,805 mi+2,421 mi
- 24/09/2021146,848 mi+1,043 mi
- 27/09/2022147,463 mi+615 mi
- 28/09/2023148,043 mi+580 mi
- 30/09/2024148,557 mi+514 mi
- 18/09/2025150,024 mi+1,467 mi
- 22/09/2025150,027 mi+3 mi
- 22/09/2026150,987 mi+960 mi
Average of roughly 2,637 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R52 ERL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo 900 Series (R52 ERL) between March 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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