1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P233 BNT
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 23/08/1996. Recorded mileage 215,999 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2316cc
P233 BNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 215,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P233 BNT Mileage History
- 21/11/2023203,204 mi
- 20/11/2024210,560 mi+7,356 mi
- 19/12/2024210,846 mi+286 mi
- 27/11/2025215,999 mi+5,153 mi
- 11/12/2025215,999 mi
Average of roughly 6,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P233 BNT 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 (P233 BNT) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 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), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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