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A28 EAB

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

179,957 mi
Last recorded179,957 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 EAB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 179,957 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 176,985 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier rotten tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive two oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2024 176,867 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier rotten tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive two oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2023 170,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch near battery (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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corrosion under the car

Pass 15 Aug 2022 168,128 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all also wearing low edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 168,004 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing low edges of tread

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch front of wheel near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose but insecure or fouling

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2020 167,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 167,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 167,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 165,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 163,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 159,740 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 159,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 152,310 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

slight play in steering colum rubber bush

Fail 1 Sep 2015 152,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

slight play in steering colum rubber bush

Pass 9 Sep 2014 142,996 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2014 142,992 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2013 131,852 miles

all front suspension bushes splitting

knocking in steering no excess play found

Fail 9 Sep 2013 131,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all front suspension bushes splitting

knocking in steering no excess play found

Pass 5 Oct 2012 123,621 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 123,621 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2011 113,527 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

screen chipped in various places

Pass 14 Sep 2010 104,560 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,769 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 84,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,595 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 53,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,644 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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A28 EAB is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A28 EAB, 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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A28 EAB is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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