1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P394 DDF
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 194,244 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P394 DDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/04/2025
- 194,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P394 DDF 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 1997 Volvo 900 Series (P394 DDF) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SLITTING TREAD”; “Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking servo pipe split (1.1.9 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
P394 DDF Mileage History
- 12/04/2023190,414 mi
- 18/04/2023190,414 mi
- 09/04/2024192,590 mi+2,176 mi
- 12/04/2024192,591 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/2025194,244 mi+1,653 mi
Average of roughly 1,906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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