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A14 BNS

1996 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,973 mi
Last recorded161,973 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BNS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 161,973 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 161,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 159,630 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 159,630 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 151,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 141,284 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 BNS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BNS, 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 A14 BNS registered?

A14 BNS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is A14 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 BNS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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