1996 Volvo 900 Series 2.9L Petrol · P778 CVO
1996 Volvo 900 Series (2.9L, petrol). First registered 24/08/1996. Recorded mileage 131,480 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2922cc
P778 CVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 131,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P778 CVO Mileage History
- 28/04/2023126,115 mi
- 28/04/2023126,118 mi+3 mi
- 23/05/2024126,121 mi+3 mi
- 31/05/2024126,121 mi
- 27/05/2025131,480 mi+5,359 mi
Average of roughly 2,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P778 CVO 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 1996 Volvo 900 Series (P778 CVO) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Trailing arm front bush mounting bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Trailing arm front bush mounting bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a”.
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