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268D503

1997 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,936 mi
Last recorded79,936 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration268D503
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,936 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,450 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 74,448 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,744 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 62,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,848 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,692 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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268D503 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 268D503, 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 268D503 registered?

268D503 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is 268D503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 268D503 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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