1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R445 BUA
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 173,822 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R445 BUA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 173,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R445 BUA Mileage History
- 06/03/200672,147 mi
- 09/03/200672,245 mi+98 mi
- 23/04/200784,155 mi+11,910 mi
- 02/04/200891,026 mi+6,871 mi
- 05/04/200891,072 mi+46 mi
- 26/03/200995,754 mi+4,682 mi
- 23/03/2010104,546 mi+8,792 mi
- 18/07/2011111,928 mi+7,382 mi
- 18/07/2011111,928 mi
- 19/06/2012117,292 mi+5,364 mi
- 28/05/2013124,937 mi+7,645 mi
- 29/05/2013124,945 mi+8 mi
- 29/03/2014131,372 mi+6,427 mi
- 23/05/2014132,587 mi+1,215 mi
- 26/05/2015141,084 mi+8,497 mi
- 27/05/2015141,087 mi+3 mi
- 03/05/2016148,594 mi+7,507 mi
- 03/05/2016148,594 mi
- 05/06/2019156,664 mi+8,070 mi
- 06/03/2021165,780 mi+9,116 mi
- 12/03/2022168,630 mi+2,850 mi
- 13/03/2023170,332 mi+1,702 mi
- 13/03/2023170,332 mi
- 19/03/2024171,929 mi+1,597 mi
- 24/03/2025172,953 mi+1,024 mi
- 23/03/2026173,822 mi+869 mi
Average of roughly 5,072 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R445 BUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R445 BUA) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 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 (26 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 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 Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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