1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P134 DOB
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 148,036 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2316cc
P134 DOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 148,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P134 DOB Mileage History
- 01/10/2022142,465 mi
- 06/09/2023154,785 mi+12,320 mi
- 20/02/2025146,905 mi-7,880 mi
- 10/02/2026148,028 mi+1,123 mi
- 06/03/2026148,036 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P134 DOB 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 1997 Volvo 900 Series (P134 DOB) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 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: Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner ”; “Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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