1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P303 BAP
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 135,498 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P303 BAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 135,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P303 BAP 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 (P303 BAP) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
P303 BAP Mileage History
- 10/08/2023125,858 mi
- 11/09/2024129,274 mi+3,416 mi
- 04/09/2025132,089 mi+2,815 mi
- 10/09/2025132,091 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/2026135,498 mi+3,407 mi
Average of roughly 3,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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