1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R748 BAU
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17/11/1997. Recorded mileage 200,754 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/08/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,754 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
R748 BAU Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 200,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 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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R748 BAU Mileage History
- 07/11/200560,113 mi
- 07/11/200560,113 mi
- 09/11/200664,230 mi+4,117 mi
- 09/11/200664,230 mi
- 13/11/200767,468 mi+3,238 mi
- 27/10/200876,725 mi+9,257 mi
- 13/11/200877,526 mi+801 mi
- 13/11/200877,526 mi
- 02/11/200991,170 mi+13,644 mi
- 10/11/200991,606 mi+436 mi
- 28/10/2010104,051 mi+12,445 mi
- 10/11/2011115,967 mi+11,916 mi
- 29/10/2012128,382 mi+12,415 mi
- 29/10/2013144,320 mi+15,938 mi
- 07/11/2013144,747 mi+427 mi
- 27/10/2014158,864 mi+14,117 mi
- 03/11/2014159,035 mi+171 mi
- 26/10/2015169,785 mi+10,750 mi
- 31/10/2016181,205 mi+11,420 mi
- 07/11/2016181,502 mi+297 mi
- 27/10/2017189,973 mi+8,471 mi
- 02/11/2017190,166 mi+193 mi
- 01/09/2020190,596 mi+430 mi
- 17/09/2020190,600 mi+4 mi
- 01/09/2021192,254 mi+1,654 mi
- 08/09/2021192,285 mi+31 mi
- 07/09/2022197,235 mi+4,950 mi
- 09/09/2022197,235 mi
- 24/08/2023199,556 mi+2,321 mi
- 25/08/2023199,561 mi+5 mi
- 21/08/2024200,754 mi+1,193 mi
- 23/08/2024200,754 mi
Average of roughly 7,483 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
R748 BAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R748 BAU) between November 2005 and August 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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: “Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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