Official DVLA Record

1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P461 BUJ

P461 BUJ

1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 11/09/1996. Recorded mileage 146,144 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO 900 Series
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 10/10/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
146,144 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/10/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
2316cc

P461 BUJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
  • 146,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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P461 BUJ Mileage History

  1. 08/10/2021144,865 mi
  2. 08/10/2021144,865 mi
  3. 05/10/2022145,662 mi+797 mi
  4. 12/10/2023146,144 mi+482 mi

Average of roughly 637 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P461 BUJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 09:38
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (P461 BUJ) between October 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 October 2023 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 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.

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ADVISORY