1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · B4 UAC
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 171,092 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B4 UAC Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 171,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B4 UAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (B4 UAC) between July 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 104 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
B4 UAC Mileage History
- 24/07/200692,838 mi
- 11/08/200798,462 mi+5,624 mi
- 08/08/2008103,678 mi+5,216 mi
- 13/08/2009109,458 mi+5,780 mi
- 29/07/2010113,279 mi+3,821 mi
- 18/08/2011119,521 mi+6,242 mi
- 25/08/2011119,526 mi+5 mi
- 02/08/2012124,649 mi+5,123 mi
- 07/08/2012124,652 mi+3 mi
- 29/07/2013130,676 mi+6,024 mi
- 30/07/2013130,676 mi
- 01/08/2014136,633 mi+5,957 mi
- 01/08/2014136,633 mi
- 20/08/2015142,762 mi+6,129 mi
- 17/08/2016146,352 mi+3,590 mi
- 15/08/2017150,841 mi+4,489 mi
- 08/08/2018154,302 mi+3,461 mi
- 22/08/2019157,992 mi+3,690 mi
- 02/09/2020159,412 mi+1,420 mi
- 03/09/2020159,412 mi
- 01/09/2021160,513 mi+1,101 mi
- 08/09/2022162,262 mi+1,749 mi
- 06/09/2023163,705 mi+1,443 mi
- 05/09/2024166,068 mi+2,363 mi
- 13/08/2025167,788 mi+1,720 mi
- 13/08/2025167,790 mi+2 mi
- 20/08/2026171,009 mi+3,219 mi
- 01/09/2026171,092 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 3,892 miles per year across 28 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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