1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · N656 CMP
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 185,848 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N656 CMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 185,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N656 CMP 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 (N656 CMP) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
N656 CMP Mileage History
- 01/02/2022169,716 mi
- 27/01/2023173,363 mi+3,647 mi
- 16/01/2024175,232 mi+1,869 mi
- 02/09/2025185,842 mi+10,610 mi
- 03/09/2025185,848 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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