1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.5L Petrol · 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
- 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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P188 BPD MOT History
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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