1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.9L Petrol · P186 ANR
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 184,521 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2922cc
P186 ANR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 184,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
P186 ANR Mileage History
- 14/12/2023180,017 mi
- 14/12/2023180,017 mi
- 23/01/2025184,260 mi+4,243 mi
- 03/03/2025184,272 mi+12 mi
- 11/03/2026184,521 mi+249 mi
Average of roughly 2,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P186 ANR 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 (P186 ANR) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P186 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P186ANR.
WOLSELEY
SPORTS
FORD
ESCORT
MAZDA
BONGO
HONDA
CHEVROLET
ASTRO
RENAULT
SAFRANE
NISSAN
HOMY V
JAGUAR
XKR
AUDI
A6
YAMAHA
UNKNOWN
TOYOTA
STARLET
FORD
FREDA