1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.9L Petrol · P290 AUD
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.9L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 118,609 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P290 AUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 118,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P290 AUD Mileage History
- 20/04/2022118,069 mi
- 31/05/2024118,594 mi+525 mi
- 12/08/2024118,607 mi+13 mi
- 01/10/2024118,609 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/2024118,609 mi
Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P290 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 (P290 AUD) between April 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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