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A26 HRH

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests33 (33 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,121 mi
Last recorded46,121 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 HRH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

33 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 46,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 192,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 45,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 190,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 44,502 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 189,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 43,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 188,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 42,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 188,807 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,383 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 39,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 37,008 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,700 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,678 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,583 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,456 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 188,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,266 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 188,701 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,099 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 186,491 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,530 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 183,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 180,377 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,606 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 174,658 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,764 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 165,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,732 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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A26 HRH is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A26 HRH, 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

How do I check the history of A26 HRH?

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What year was A26 HRH registered?

A26 HRH is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A26 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 HRH shows 33 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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