1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R481 CNO
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 27/11/1997. Recorded mileage 166,844 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,844 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
R481 CNO Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 166,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R481 CNO Mileage History
- 18/02/200681,316 mi
- 07/03/200681,434 mi+118 mi
- 13/02/200786,842 mi+5,408 mi
- 14/06/200895,333 mi+8,491 mi
- 03/09/2009103,269 mi+7,936 mi
- 27/01/2010103,274 mi+5 mi
- 24/01/2011112,673 mi+9,399 mi
- 04/01/2012122,902 mi+10,229 mi
- 05/01/2012122,902 mi
- 29/01/2013134,603 mi+11,701 mi
- 29/01/2013134,603 mi
- 16/01/2014145,509 mi+10,906 mi
- 28/01/2014145,509 mi
- 28/01/2015148,972 mi+3,463 mi
- 14/01/2016148,972 mi
- 14/01/2016148,972 mi
- 11/01/2017156,958 mi+7,986 mi
- 13/01/2017156,958 mi
- 13/02/2018159,704 mi+2,746 mi
- 13/02/2018159,704 mi
- 25/07/2019160,644 mi+940 mi
- 25/07/2019160,644 mi
- 27/02/2021161,077 mi+433 mi
- 05/03/2022162,168 mi+1,091 mi
- 05/03/2022162,168 mi
- 28/01/2023162,695 mi+527 mi
- 28/01/2023162,695 mi
- 10/02/2024163,111 mi+416 mi
- 10/02/2024163,111 mi
- 16/01/2025164,726 mi+1,615 mi
- 23/01/2026166,841 mi+2,115 mi
- 27/01/2026166,844 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,289 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
R481 CNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R481 CNO) between February 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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