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2 YKL

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,130 mi
Last recorded134,130 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 YKL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 134,130 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 134,125 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,630 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 123,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,260 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 107,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,569 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,438 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 105,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 104,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,551 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 99,550 miles

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 9 May 2013 97,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

stonechip in windscreen outside 'A'

Pass 4 May 2012 94,598 miles

offside wiper blade split on end

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2011 91,591 miles

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 6 May 2010 88,025 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 85,533 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 82,590 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2007 78,147 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 72,733 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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2 YKL is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 2 YKL, 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.

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What year was 2 YKL registered?

2 YKL is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 2 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 YKL 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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