1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R486 CNO
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 19/12/1997. Recorded mileage 79,099 miles. MOT valid until 09/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,099 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
R486 CNO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 79,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
R486 CNO Mileage History
- 13/12/200523,327 mi
- 13/12/200625,818 mi+2,491 mi
- 12/12/200729,058 mi+3,240 mi
- 15/12/200830,605 mi+1,547 mi
- 27/11/200932,511 mi+1,906 mi
- 14/12/201033,647 mi+1,136 mi
- 16/12/201134,959 mi+1,312 mi
- 13/12/201236,216 mi+1,257 mi
- 09/12/201336,723 mi+507 mi
- 05/12/201444,359 mi+7,636 mi
- 27/11/201551,989 mi+7,630 mi
- 02/12/201659,187 mi+7,198 mi
- 29/11/201766,759 mi+7,572 mi
- 29/11/201872,528 mi+5,769 mi
- 28/11/201974,709 mi+2,181 mi
- 30/11/202075,368 mi+659 mi
- 30/11/202176,007 mi+639 mi
- 14/12/202277,110 mi+1,103 mi
- 10/01/202377,114 mi+4 mi
- 13/12/202378,026 mi+912 mi
- 13/12/202479,040 mi+1,014 mi
- 08/01/202679,099 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 2,779 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
R486 CNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R486 CNO) between December 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R486 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R486CNO.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
SPORSTER
HONDA
ST1100
MERCEDES-BENZ
SL
YAMAHA
YZF600
TOYOTA
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
BMW
3 SERIES
HONDA
CBR900RR
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
FORD
FIESTA
ROVER
MINI