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E4 DSM

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,988 mi
Last recorded146,988 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 DSM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 146,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 144,539 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 142,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,466 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 135,141 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 135,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 132,621 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 130,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 127,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 124,873 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 124,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,279 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,244 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,524 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 113,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 109,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 106,824 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 104,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 104,316 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 100,410 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 96,761 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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E4 DSM is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E4 DSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E4 DSM registered?

E4 DSM is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is E4 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 DSM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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