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11 PEB

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,726 mi
Last recorded102,726 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 PEB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 102,726 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 102,242 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 101,648 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 97,882 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Jacking point bent

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,377 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 88,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,283 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2014 71,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,017 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,910 miles

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

srs light on

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,447 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 59,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,401 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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11 PEB is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 132,823 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 11 PEB, 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 30 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 11 PEB registered?

11 PEB is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is 11 PEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 PEB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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