Yes, R8 TOP is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R8 TOP?

The MOT for R8 TOP is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R8 TOP?

The recorded mileage for R8 TOP is 105,147 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R8 TOP ULEZ compliant?

No, R8 TOP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R8 TOP

R8 TOP

1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 105,147 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model: VOLVO 900 Series
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27 Jul 2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 105,147 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Available on IAGC

MOT Status

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Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01 May 2027

Fuel Type

PETROL

Year

1997

Engine

2316cc

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R8 TOP Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
105,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R8 TOP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 13:30

MOT Analysis

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 (R8 TOP) between July 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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R8 TOP Mileage History

29/07/202297,269 mi
28/07/202398,332 mi+1,063 mi
26/07/202499,981 mi+1,649 mi
28/07/2025101,986 mi+2,005 mi
24/07/2026105,147 mi+3,161 mi

Average of roughly 1,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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