1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R71 KKS
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 184,104 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R71 KKS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2018
- 184,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R71 KKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R71 KKS) between November 2005 and November 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
R71 KKS Mileage History
- 01/11/200562,142 mi
- 17/10/200666,659 mi+4,517 mi
- 23/11/200779,129 mi+12,470 mi
- 24/11/200779,181 mi+52 mi
- 25/11/200889,095 mi+9,914 mi
- 12/11/200998,240 mi+9,145 mi
- 13/11/200998,240 mi
- 17/11/2010106,986 mi+8,746 mi
- 17/11/2010106,987 mi+1 mi
- 23/11/2011120,068 mi+13,081 mi
- 23/11/2011120,068 mi
- 22/11/2012136,422 mi+16,354 mi
- 19/11/2013150,130 mi+13,708 mi
- 21/11/2013150,130 mi
- 21/11/2014161,951 mi+11,821 mi
- 16/11/2015171,864 mi+9,913 mi
- 22/11/2016181,956 mi+10,092 mi
- 22/11/2016181,958 mi+2 mi
- 31/10/2018184,047 mi+2,089 mi
- 28/11/2018184,104 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 9,329 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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