1998 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R891 UCC
1998 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 182,336 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R891 UCC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 182,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R891 UCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo 900 Series (R891 UCC) between December 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
R891 UCC Mileage History
- 21/12/200690,831 mi
- 19/12/2007102,631 mi+11,800 mi
- 22/12/2008112,933 mi+10,302 mi
- 16/12/2009123,662 mi+10,729 mi
- 06/12/2010132,900 mi+9,238 mi
- 07/12/2011143,140 mi+10,240 mi
- 07/12/2011143,140 mi
- 12/12/2012151,576 mi+8,436 mi
- 13/12/2013166,085 mi+14,509 mi
- 13/12/2013166,085 mi
- 15/12/2014168,018 mi+1,933 mi
- 30/11/2015175,115 mi+7,097 mi
- 10/01/2017175,440 mi+325 mi
- 10/01/2017175,440 mi
- 06/01/2018176,452 mi+1,012 mi
- 05/01/2019176,971 mi+519 mi
- 30/04/2021177,389 mi+418 mi
- 10/05/2021177,393 mi+4 mi
- 31/05/2022177,403 mi+10 mi
- 25/05/2023177,992 mi+589 mi
- 05/06/2023177,996 mi+4 mi
- 22/05/2024179,016 mi+1,020 mi
- 03/06/2024179,017 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/2025179,408 mi+391 mi
- 11/06/2025179,409 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/2026182,336 mi+2,927 mi
Average of roughly 4,713 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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