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A15 PMW

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,264 mi
Last recorded133,264 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PMW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 133,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 128,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 125,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 125,371 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,517 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,201 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 115,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 108,779 miles

PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY ON MINIMUM PASS LIMIT

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,547 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 107,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section loose (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2015 106,398 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 106,388 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,468 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 103,448 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 98,562 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 98,189 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 96,228 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 96,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A15 PMW is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A15 PMW, 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 A15 PMW registered?

A15 PMW is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is A15 PMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 PMW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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