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A10 XSS

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,170 mi
Last recorded51,170 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 XSS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 51,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,031 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,472 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,304 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,624 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,227 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,235 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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A10 XSS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A10 XSS, 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 A10 XSS registered?

A10 XSS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A10 XSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 XSS 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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