1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R343 CDU
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 11/11/1997. Recorded mileage 120,702 miles. MOT valid until 20/08/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,702 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
R343 CDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 120,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R343 CDU Mileage History
- 31/07/2023118,484 mi
- 02/08/2024119,701 mi+1,217 mi
- 22/08/2025120,291 mi+590 mi
- 22/08/2025120,291 mi
- 18/08/2026120,702 mi+411 mi
Average of roughly 727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R343 CDU 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 (R343 CDU) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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