1998 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R134 DNW
1998 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 170,640 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R134 DNW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 170,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R134 DNW Mileage History
- 11/02/200584,996 mi
- 26/01/200686,486 mi+1,490 mi
- 27/02/200786,713 mi+227 mi
- 29/01/200887,174 mi+461 mi
- 26/01/200987,556 mi+382 mi
- 25/01/201089,817 mi+2,261 mi
- 05/01/201195,680 mi+5,863 mi
- 05/01/2012101,268 mi+5,588 mi
- 05/01/2012101,268 mi
- 02/01/2013105,897 mi+4,629 mi
- 03/01/2013105,897 mi
- 30/12/2013112,083 mi+6,186 mi
- 22/12/2014117,114 mi+5,031 mi
- 17/12/2015122,504 mi+5,390 mi
- 12/12/2016123,851 mi+1,347 mi
- 13/12/2017128,954 mi+5,103 mi
- 29/11/2018135,452 mi+6,498 mi
- 26/11/2019140,943 mi+5,491 mi
- 26/11/2019140,943 mi
- 04/12/2020144,820 mi+3,877 mi
- 04/12/2020144,820 mi
- 15/12/2021149,481 mi+4,661 mi
- 15/12/2022154,421 mi+4,940 mi
- 12/12/2023160,242 mi+5,821 mi
- 10/12/2024165,455 mi+5,213 mi
- 11/12/2025170,640 mi+5,185 mi
Average of roughly 4,111 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R134 DNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo 900 Series (R134 DNW) between February 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 22 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”.
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