1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.5L Petrol · N175 BOC
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 268,388 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 268,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N175 BOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2026
- 268,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N175 BOC 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 1996 Volvo 900 Series (N175 BOC) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner si”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
N175 BOC Mileage History
- 23/01/2023258,804 mi
- 23/01/2024266,967 mi+8,163 mi
- 23/01/2025268,125 mi+1,158 mi
- 27/01/2025268,125 mi
- 02/06/2026268,388 mi+263 mi
Average of roughly 2,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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