1997 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · R957 ODV
1997 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 156,106 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Sept 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R957 ODV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2013
- 156,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R957 ODV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 900 Series (R957 ODV) between March 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
R957 ODV Mileage History
- 25/03/2006134,554 mi
- 27/03/2007140,255 mi+5,701 mi
- 27/03/2008143,850 mi+3,595 mi
- 28/03/2008143,850 mi
- 26/03/2009145,945 mi+2,095 mi
- 27/03/2009145,945 mi
- 26/03/2010148,700 mi+2,755 mi
- 26/03/2010148,700 mi
- 16/03/2011151,898 mi+3,198 mi
- 17/03/2011151,898 mi
- 20/03/2012155,001 mi+3,103 mi
- 21/03/2013156,106 mi+1,105 mi
- 22/03/2013156,106 mi
Average of roughly 3,082 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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