1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R884 AVG
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 23/10/1997. Recorded mileage 174,810 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,810 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
R884 AVG Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 174,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 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.
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R884 AVG Mileage History
- 16/11/200670,327 mi
- 06/11/200779,544 mi+9,217 mi
- 05/11/200887,053 mi+7,509 mi
- 05/11/200887,053 mi
- 29/10/200994,567 mi+7,514 mi
- 29/10/200994,567 mi
- 01/12/2010101,267 mi+6,700 mi
- 28/11/2011106,874 mi+5,607 mi
- 20/11/2012112,324 mi+5,450 mi
- 04/11/2013119,020 mi+6,696 mi
- 19/11/2014125,260 mi+6,240 mi
- 16/11/2015131,354 mi+6,094 mi
- 16/12/2016139,094 mi+7,740 mi
- 23/12/2016139,094 mi
- 05/12/2017142,741 mi+3,647 mi
- 21/12/2018145,093 mi+2,352 mi
- 18/12/201914,670 mi-130,423 mi
- 03/12/2020150,594 mi+135,924 mi
- 20/12/2021157,310 mi+6,716 mi
- 15/12/2022162,795 mi+5,485 mi
- 21/12/2023166,675 mi+3,880 mi
- 16/12/2024170,394 mi+3,719 mi
- 18/12/2025174,690 mi+4,296 mi
- 20/02/2026174,810 mi+120 mi
Average of roughly 5,424 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R884 AVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R884 AVG) between November 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn middle mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”.
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