1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R661 BNG
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 107,964 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R661 BNG Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 107,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R661 BNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R661 BNG) between November 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged HAND BRAKE CABLE!! (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
R661 BNG Mileage History
- 27/11/200665,400 mi
- 27/11/200665,400 mi
- 28/11/200769,864 mi+4,464 mi
- 25/11/200872,585 mi+2,721 mi
- 25/11/200975,768 mi+3,183 mi
- 25/11/200975,768 mi
- 30/11/201078,900 mi+3,132 mi
- 06/12/201180,723 mi+1,823 mi
- 31/12/201282,309 mi+1,586 mi
- 31/12/201282,309 mi
- 31/12/201384,183 mi+1,874 mi
- 31/12/201384,183 mi
- 24/03/201584,428 mi+245 mi
- 03/03/201686,313 mi+1,885 mi
- 22/03/201790,805 mi+4,492 mi
- 22/03/201892,913 mi+2,108 mi
- 18/04/201892,965 mi+52 mi
- 16/04/201996,063 mi+3,098 mi
- 01/05/201996,066 mi+3 mi
- 27/07/202099,172 mi+3,106 mi
- 28/07/202099,178 mi+6 mi
- 02/08/2021100,373 mi+1,195 mi
- 09/08/2021100,380 mi+7 mi
- 11/07/2022103,259 mi+2,879 mi
- 13/07/2023104,760 mi+1,501 mi
- 13/07/2023104,761 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/2024105,606 mi+845 mi
- 08/08/2024105,608 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/2025106,529 mi+921 mi
- 04/09/2025106,562 mi+33 mi
- 03/09/2026107,934 mi+1,372 mi
- 08/09/2026107,964 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 2,152 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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