1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R303 EVV
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 226,556 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R303 EVV Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 226,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R303 EVV Mileage History
- 29/11/2005124,715 mi
- 29/11/2005124,715 mi
- 22/11/2006131,633 mi+6,918 mi
- 22/11/2006131,633 mi
- 23/11/2007138,071 mi+6,438 mi
- 25/11/2008144,597 mi+6,526 mi
- 27/11/2009153,170 mi+8,573 mi
- 22/11/2010160,699 mi+7,529 mi
- 23/11/2011167,328 mi+6,629 mi
- 28/11/2012173,114 mi+5,786 mi
- 26/11/2013178,414 mi+5,300 mi
- 29/11/2013178,414 mi
- 05/12/2014184,201 mi+5,787 mi
- 05/12/2014184,201 mi
- 01/12/2015189,193 mi+4,992 mi
- 02/12/2015189,265 mi+72 mi
- 02/12/2016193,211 mi+3,946 mi
- 01/12/2017196,024 mi+2,813 mi
- 29/11/2018198,740 mi+2,716 mi
- 02/12/2019201,445 mi+2,705 mi
- 23/11/2020201,939 mi+494 mi
- 19/11/2021202,268 mi+329 mi
- 19/11/2021202,268 mi
- 23/11/2022205,835 mi+3,567 mi
- 23/11/2022205,835 mi
- 30/11/2023211,937 mi+6,102 mi
- 29/11/2024218,587 mi+6,650 mi
- 05/01/2026226,552 mi+7,965 mi
- 07/01/2026226,556 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,065 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R303 EVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R303 EVV) between November 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)”.
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