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A19 GLY

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 GLY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,681 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 91,681 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,023 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 91,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,839 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 87,839 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,203 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,203 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,736 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,695 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 79,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,572 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,848 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre wearing low also worn on inner edge.

off side front tyre wearing low also worn on inner edge

off side front wiper split but clears screen ok at time of test.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 74,848 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre wearing low also worn on inner edge.

off side front tyre wearing low also worn on inner edge

off side front wiper split but clears screen ok at time of test.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 70,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 66,776 miles

both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes worn

Pass 13 Jun 2009 65,206 miles

both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

Fail 12 Jun 2009 65,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,828 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,572 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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A19 GLY is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A19 GLY, 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 A19 GLY registered?

A19 GLY is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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