Official DVLA Record

1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.5L Petrol · P188 BPD

P188 BPD

1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 162,007 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
VOLVO 900 Series
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
Untaxed (14/09/2021)
Recorded Mileage
162,007 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 14/09/2021
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
2473cc

P188 BPD Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 28/10/2021
  • 162,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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P188 BPD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 19:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (P188 BPD) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.

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