1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · N834 NFC
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 10 May 1996. Recorded mileage 126,065 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N834 NFC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 126,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N834 NFC Mileage History
- 16/02/200682,387 mi
- 16/02/200682,387 mi
- 14/02/200789,075 mi+6,688 mi
- 15/02/200789,075 mi
- 21/01/200895,786 mi+6,711 mi
- 06/04/200999,366 mi+3,580 mi
- 07/04/2010103,081 mi+3,715 mi
- 06/04/2011107,005 mi+3,924 mi
- 02/04/2012110,618 mi+3,613 mi
- 26/03/2013113,928 mi+3,310 mi
- 10/04/2013114,156 mi+228 mi
- 20/03/2014116,263 mi+2,107 mi
- 20/03/2014116,263 mi
- 02/04/2015117,456 mi+1,193 mi
- 06/04/2016118,654 mi+1,198 mi
- 04/04/2017119,669 mi+1,015 mi
- 05/04/2017119,669 mi
- 05/04/2018120,552 mi+883 mi
- 28/03/2019121,847 mi+1,295 mi
- 11/03/2020122,846 mi+999 mi
- 25/03/2021123,190 mi+344 mi
- 23/03/2022123,636 mi+446 mi
- 29/03/2023124,326 mi+690 mi
- 20/03/2024124,966 mi+640 mi
- 02/04/2025125,684 mi+718 mi
- 01/04/2026126,065 mi+381 mi
Average of roughly 2,171 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
N834 NFC 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 (N834 NFC) between February 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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