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A14 AGH

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,605 mi
Last recorded73,605 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 AGH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 71,569 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,027 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,496 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracking

Offside Rear tyre/sidewalls perished/cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,565 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 56,185 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,185 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,834 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,482 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 51,482 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 48,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,824 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,806 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 45,806 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,355 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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A14 AGH is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A14 AGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A14 AGH?

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What year was A14 AGH registered?

A14 AGH is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is A14 AGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 AGH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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