1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R922 ABJ
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 178,829 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R922 ABJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/07/2026
- 178,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R922 ABJ 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 (R922 ABJ) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 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 Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
R922 ABJ Mileage History
- 25/06/2024155,815 mi
- 02/07/2024156,295 mi+480 mi
- 24/06/2025169,392 mi+13,097 mi
- 15/07/2025169,269 mi-123 mi
- 21/07/2026178,829 mi+9,560 mi
Average of roughly 11,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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