1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · E2 JLL
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 90,473 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E2 JLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 90,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E2 JLL 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 1997 Volvo 900 Series (E2 JLL) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 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: Lighting (13 issues), Steering (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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 Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no ”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure sections mountings broken missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe sections blowing loose (6.1.2 (a))”.
E2 JLL Mileage History
- 18/04/202481,043 mi
- 07/05/202587,391 mi+6,348 mi
- 08/05/202587,392 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/202690,471 mi+3,079 mi
- 03/06/202690,473 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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