1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.5L Petrol · N497 BJM
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 118,967 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2473cc
N497 BJM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 118,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N497 BJM Mileage History
- 22/04/2022113,016 mi
- 01/06/2023113,103 mi+87 mi
- 30/05/2024117,741 mi+4,638 mi
- 16/09/2025118,967 mi+1,226 mi
Average of roughly 1,748 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N497 BJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (N497 BJM) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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