1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R443 BVF
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 16/12/1997. Recorded mileage 242,589 miles. MOT valid until 14/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,589 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
R443 BVF Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 242,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R443 BVF Mileage History
- 03/01/200664,293 mi
- 24/01/200783,358 mi+19,065 mi
- 25/01/200898,243 mi+14,885 mi
- 23/01/2009114,539 mi+16,296 mi
- 25/01/2010132,340 mi+17,801 mi
- 11/02/2011148,713 mi+16,373 mi
- 16/02/2012156,914 mi+8,201 mi
- 12/02/2013164,648 mi+7,734 mi
- 14/02/2014173,196 mi+8,548 mi
- 17/02/2014173,198 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/2015179,612 mi+6,414 mi
- 03/01/2017187,028 mi+7,416 mi
- 22/04/2017187,044 mi+16 mi
- 29/06/2018193,448 mi+6,404 mi
- 29/06/2018193,448 mi
- 14/06/2019200,504 mi+7,056 mi
- 21/08/2020206,804 mi+6,300 mi
- 20/08/2021210,347 mi+3,543 mi
- 20/08/2021210,347 mi
- 05/09/2022217,779 mi+7,432 mi
- 06/09/2022217,739 mi-40 mi
- 29/08/2023225,499 mi+7,760 mi
- 29/08/2023225,493 mi-6 mi
- 24/08/2024229,154 mi+3,661 mi
- 08/09/2025236,585 mi+7,431 mi
- 09/09/2025236,585 mi
- 09/09/2026242,577 mi+5,992 mi
- 16/09/2026242,589 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 8,613 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R443 BVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R443 BVF) between January 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R443 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R443BVF.
HONDA
CA125
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
BMW
Z3
HONDA
VTR1000 F
SUZUKI
GSF600
BMW
840
BUELL
S1
BMW
Z3
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
TOYOTA
RAV-4
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
JAGUAR
XK8