1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · N201 HBV
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05/02/1996. Recorded mileage 278,333 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 278,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2316cc
N201 HBV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2022
- 278,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N201 HBV Mileage History
- 06/11/2006218,190 mi
- 14/11/2006218,312 mi+122 mi
- 12/11/2007223,000 mi+4,688 mi
- 19/11/2007223,102 mi+102 mi
- 07/11/2008227,652 mi+4,550 mi
- 17/11/2008227,776 mi+124 mi
- 09/11/2009232,396 mi+4,620 mi
- 17/11/2009232,481 mi+85 mi
- 05/11/2010235,162 mi+2,681 mi
- 04/11/2011237,860 mi+2,698 mi
- 08/11/2011237,890 mi+30 mi
- 05/11/2012241,153 mi+3,263 mi
- 12/11/2012241,248 mi+95 mi
- 11/11/2013245,106 mi+3,858 mi
- 12/11/2013245,133 mi+27 mi
- 04/11/2014250,084 mi+4,951 mi
- 05/11/2015258,993 mi+8,909 mi
- 01/11/2016260,371 mi+1,378 mi
- 02/11/2016260,389 mi+18 mi
- 06/11/2017265,372 mi+4,983 mi
- 06/11/2018269,412 mi+4,040 mi
- 04/11/2019272,951 mi+3,539 mi
- 11/11/2020275,169 mi+2,218 mi
- 03/11/2021276,524 mi+1,355 mi
- 31/10/2022278,250 mi+1,726 mi
- 08/11/2022278,333 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 3,758 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
N201 HBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (N201 HBV) between November 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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