1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P748 DPE
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 18/03/1997. Recorded mileage 260,240 miles. MOT valid until 14/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2316cc
P748 DPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 260,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P748 DPE Mileage History
- 20/02/2024249,767 mi
- 24/02/2025255,178 mi+5,411 mi
- 05/03/2025255,311 mi+133 mi
- 16/02/2026260,118 mi+4,807 mi
- 24/02/2026260,240 mi+122 mi
Average of roughly 5,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P748 DPE 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 (P748 DPE) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Emissions unable to be completed rear box major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Lower Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier inner wing rusted (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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