The road tax status for P501 BPB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P501 BPB?

The MOT for P501 BPB is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P501 BPB?

The recorded mileage for P501 BPB is 183,638 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P501 BPB ULEZ compliant?

No, P501 BPB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P501 BPB

P501 BPB

1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 183,638 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.

Make & Model: VOLVO 900 Series
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 20 Jul 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 183,638 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

2316cc

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P501 BPB Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
183,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
14 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)

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P501 BPB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 08:46

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33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 900 Series (P501 BPB) between February 2006 and July 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 46 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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.

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P501 BPB Mileage History

08/02/200685,846 mi
09/02/200685,848 mi+2 mi
27/02/200795,166 mi+9,318 mi
27/02/200795,166 mi
08/02/2008111,407 mi+16,241 mi
08/02/2008111,407 mi
21/02/2009125,491 mi+14,084 mi
21/02/2009125,491 mi
27/02/2010135,764 mi+10,273 mi
27/02/2010135,764 mi
22/02/2011146,252 mi+10,488 mi
22/02/2011146,252 mi
21/02/2012152,153 mi+5,901 mi
21/02/2012152,153 mi
25/02/2013157,432 mi+5,279 mi
25/02/2013157,432 mi
20/02/2014164,761 mi+7,329 mi
24/02/2015170,662 mi+5,901 mi
24/02/2015170,662 mi
25/02/2016174,907 mi+4,245 mi
25/02/2016174,907 mi
17/02/2017177,571 mi+2,664 mi
23/02/2018179,288 mi+1,717 mi
11/02/2019180,923 mi+1,635 mi
24/02/2020182,942 mi+2,019 mi
24/02/2020182,942 mi
17/02/2021183,501 mi+559 mi
17/02/2021183,501 mi
11/02/2022183,555 mi+54 mi
21/02/2023183,623 mi+68 mi
21/02/2023183,623 mi
15/07/2025183,636 mi+13 mi
22/07/2025183,638 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 5,028 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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