1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P183 NSC
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 117,554 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/08/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,554 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
P183 NSC Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2012
- 117,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P183 NSC Mileage History
- 07/03/200683,504 mi
- 01/03/200792,203 mi+8,699 mi
- 01/03/200792,203 mi
- 03/06/200999,889 mi+7,686 mi
- 03/06/200999,889 mi
- 25/05/2010107,399 mi+7,510 mi
- 24/05/2011112,692 mi+5,293 mi
- 29/05/2012117,554 mi+4,862 mi
- 29/05/2012117,554 mi
Average of roughly 5,467 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P183 NSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (P183 NSC) between March 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”.
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