1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R748 BAU
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 200,754 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R748 BAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 200,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R748 BAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R748 BAU) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
R748 BAU Mileage History
- 09/09/2022197,235 mi
- 24/08/2023199,556 mi+2,321 mi
- 25/08/2023199,561 mi+5 mi
- 21/08/2024200,754 mi+1,193 mi
- 23/08/2024200,754 mi
Average of roughly 1,800 miles per year across 5 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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