1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P171 FKP
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 99,028 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P171 FKP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 99,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P171 FKP Mileage History
- 30/06/200652,348 mi
- 30/06/200652,348 mi
- 15/05/200756,025 mi+3,677 mi
- 13/05/200860,480 mi+4,455 mi
- 13/05/200965,244 mi+4,764 mi
- 04/05/201088,091 mi+22,847 mi
- 27/04/201169,420 mi-18,671 mi
- 01/05/201270,392 mi+972 mi
- 24/04/201371,426 mi+1,034 mi
- 24/04/201472,799 mi+1,373 mi
- 24/04/201472,799 mi
- 06/05/201575,509 mi+2,710 mi
- 03/05/201677,871 mi+2,362 mi
- 05/05/201779,993 mi+2,122 mi
- 08/05/201779,993 mi
- 30/05/201882,048 mi+2,055 mi
- 21/06/201983,733 mi+1,685 mi
- 15/06/202085,367 mi+1,634 mi
- 02/06/202188,239 mi+2,872 mi
- 19/05/202290,012 mi+1,773 mi
- 25/05/202290,012 mi
- 23/05/202392,381 mi+2,369 mi
- 04/06/202494,315 mi+1,934 mi
- 05/06/202494,315 mi
- 11/06/202596,656 mi+2,341 mi
- 13/06/202596,656 mi
- 09/06/202699,028 mi+2,372 mi
- 10/06/202699,028 mi
Average of roughly 2,340 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P171 FKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (P171 FKP) between June 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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