1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P281 AUD
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 145,396 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,396 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
P281 AUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2026
- 145,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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.
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P281 AUD Mileage History
- 26/05/2023139,230 mi
- 29/05/2024141,890 mi+2,660 mi
- 13/06/2024141,891 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/2025144,033 mi+2,142 mi
- 31/07/2026145,396 mi+1,363 mi
Average of roughly 1,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P281 AUD 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 (P281 AUD) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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