1998 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R361 CDU
1998 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02/01/1998. Recorded mileage 151,646 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2316cc
R361 CDU Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 151,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 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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R361 CDU Mileage History
- 16/12/200559,352 mi
- 16/12/200559,352 mi
- 01/12/200663,388 mi+4,036 mi
- 01/12/200663,388 mi
- 11/12/200768,290 mi+4,902 mi
- 11/12/200768,290 mi
- 12/12/200871,932 mi+3,642 mi
- 12/12/200871,932 mi
- 20/11/200975,746 mi+3,814 mi
- 20/11/200975,746 mi
- 18/11/201079,656 mi+3,910 mi
- 30/11/201182,315 mi+2,659 mi
- 29/10/201284,613 mi+2,298 mi
- 30/10/201284,613 mi
- 29/11/201387,266 mi+2,653 mi
- 29/11/201387,266 mi
- 28/11/201491,320 mi+4,054 mi
- 27/11/201598,004 mi+6,684 mi
- 23/11/2016105,911 mi+7,907 mi
- 22/11/2017111,468 mi+5,557 mi
- 22/11/2017111,468 mi
- 20/11/2018118,050 mi+6,582 mi
- 19/05/2020125,097 mi+7,047 mi
- 11/06/2021127,715 mi+2,618 mi
- 25/06/2021127,745 mi+30 mi
- 01/07/2022134,416 mi+6,671 mi
- 01/07/2022134,416 mi
- 23/11/2023144,304 mi+9,888 mi
- 13/01/2025151,631 mi+7,327 mi
- 30/05/2025151,646 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4,745 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
R361 CDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo 900 Series (R361 CDU) between December 2005 and May 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.64 (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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