1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · P816 KES
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 24/06/1997. Recorded mileage 184,408 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,408 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
P816 KES Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 184,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P816 KES Mileage History
- 21/06/200683,537 mi
- 20/06/200791,370 mi+7,833 mi
- 25/06/200897,586 mi+6,216 mi
- 08/06/2009102,959 mi+5,373 mi
- 07/06/2010108,103 mi+5,144 mi
- 11/06/2010108,130 mi+27 mi
- 07/06/2011112,780 mi+4,650 mi
- 08/06/2012118,571 mi+5,791 mi
- 07/06/2013122,479 mi+3,908 mi
- 11/06/2014128,357 mi+5,878 mi
- 18/06/2015134,693 mi+6,336 mi
- 08/06/2016137,413 mi+2,720 mi
- 07/06/2017141,529 mi+4,116 mi
- 11/06/2018144,847 mi+3,318 mi
- 05/07/2019148,257 mi+3,410 mi
- 09/06/2020151,889 mi+3,632 mi
- 07/06/2021157,088 mi+5,199 mi
- 08/06/2022162,540 mi+5,452 mi
- 08/06/2023167,996 mi+5,456 mi
- 05/06/2024173,104 mi+5,108 mi
- 17/06/2024173,107 mi+3 mi
- 02/07/2025179,219 mi+6,112 mi
- 18/07/2025179,224 mi+5 mi
- 27/08/2026184,407 mi+5,183 mi
- 27/08/2026184,408 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,998 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P816 KES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (P816 KES) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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