1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P652 CPL
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 139,208 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P652 CPL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2023
- 139,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P652 CPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (P652 CPL) between April 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P652 CPL Mileage History
- 20/04/200657,862 mi
- 20/04/200657,862 mi
- 13/04/200761,647 mi+3,785 mi
- 19/04/200868,839 mi+7,192 mi
- 17/04/200976,315 mi+7,476 mi
- 18/04/200976,318 mi+3 mi
- 20/04/201082,828 mi+6,510 mi
- 20/04/201190,765 mi+7,937 mi
- 11/04/201295,366 mi+4,601 mi
- 03/05/2013100,569 mi+5,203 mi
- 26/04/2014107,208 mi+6,639 mi
- 29/04/2014107,208 mi
- 20/07/2015116,535 mi+9,327 mi
- 27/07/2016122,949 mi+6,414 mi
- 27/07/2016122,951 mi+2 mi
- 10/07/2017129,052 mi+6,101 mi
- 02/07/2018133,765 mi+4,713 mi
- 03/07/2019137,510 mi+3,745 mi
- 02/04/2022139,136 mi+1,626 mi
- 13/04/2022139,136 mi
- 04/11/2023139,208 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 4,637 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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