Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R43 MTS

R43 MTS

1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 14/11/1997. Recorded mileage 140,141 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO 900 Series
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 24/11/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
140,141 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2316cc

R43 MTS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
  • 140,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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R43 MTS Mileage History

  1. 23/11/2022122,916 mi
  2. 04/11/2023130,150 mi+7,234 mi
  3. 04/11/2024135,869 mi+5,719 mi
  4. 28/10/2025140,126 mi+4,257 mi
  5. 30/10/2025140,141 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 5,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R43 MTS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (R43 MTS) between November 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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