1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.9L Petrol · P202 BPD
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.9L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 125,161 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P202 BPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2024
- 125,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
P202 BPD 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 (P202 BPD) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
P202 BPD Mileage History
- 24/10/2022123,207 mi
- 24/10/2022123,207 mi
- 11/10/2023124,775 mi+1,568 mi
- 13/10/2023124,789 mi+14 mi
- 04/11/2024125,161 mi+372 mi
Average of roughly 962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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