1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R927 FRP
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1997. Recorded mileage 102,005 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,005 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
R927 FRP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2021
- 102,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R927 FRP Mileage History
- 05/09/2006161,513 mi
- 13/09/2007171,248 mi+9,735 mi
- 16/09/2008181,539 mi+10,291 mi
- 08/12/2009193,169 mi+11,630 mi
- 08/12/2009193,169 mi
- 04/01/2011204,592 mi+11,423 mi
- 08/01/2011204,690 mi+98 mi
- 08/01/2011204,690 mi
- 13/06/2011210,548 mi+5,858 mi
- 13/06/201195,128 mi-115,420 mi
- 30/10/201295,453 mi+325 mi
- 20/09/201396,272 mi+819 mi
- 21/09/201396,274 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/201497,066 mi+792 mi
- 27/08/201597,953 mi+887 mi
- 02/09/201699,153 mi+1,200 mi
- 11/10/201799,930 mi+777 mi
- 25/10/201799,932 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/2018100,551 mi+619 mi
- 16/09/2019101,259 mi+708 mi
- 10/09/2020101,896 mi+637 mi
- 01/09/2021102,005 mi+109 mi
- 06/09/2021102,005 mi
Average of roughly -3,966 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R927 FRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R927 FRP) between September 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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