1991 Volvo 900 Series 2.0L Petrol · J598 BVF
1991 Volvo 900 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 64,069 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J598 BVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2026
- 64,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 29 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J598 BVF 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 1991 Volvo 900 Series (J598 BVF) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Securing pin missing (1.1.15 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
J598 BVF Mileage History
- 27/07/202361,404 mi
- 16/07/202464,039 mi+2,635 mi
- 17/09/202464,044 mi+5 mi
- 14/10/202564,069 mi+25 mi
- 31/03/202664,069 mi
Average of roughly 995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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