1998 Volvo 900 Series 2.9L Petrol · R873 CUJ
1998 Volvo 900 Series (2.9L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 141,434 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R873 CUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 141,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R873 CUJ Mileage History
- 20/05/2024139,894 mi
- 29/05/2024139,899 mi+5 mi
- 19/05/2025140,723 mi+824 mi
- 14/05/2026141,432 mi+709 mi
- 18/05/2026141,434 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R873 CUJ 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 (R873 CUJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively age cracked down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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