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A551 NDR

1996 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

298,394 mi
Last recorded298,394 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA551 NDR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 298,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Surface corrosion to inner sill

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust clamps corroded for rear silencer

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Wheel arch pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Surface corrosion to inner sill

Pass 23 Sep 2023 298,178 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack slightly leaking out of o.s.f gaiter

Pass 15 Aug 2022 297,955 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering rack slightly leaking out of o.s steering gaiter

Pass 12 Dec 2020 297,859 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen has a crack in (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 290,629 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 289,495 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 282,961 miles

Age related cracking in both front tyre sidewalls

Both front anti roll bar drop link upper bushes cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2016 277,388 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight brake bind offside front

Pass 14 Dec 2015 265,863 miles

Oily under engine

Fail 14 Dec 2015 265,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oily under engine

Pass 10 Dec 2014 250,359 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 243,177 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 243,114 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f tyre 2mm

rear discs corroded/ pitted

washer warning light on

Pass 17 Dec 2012 234,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f head lamp protector damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2012 234,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f head lamp protector damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2011 229,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 219,026 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 219,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 209,983 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 191,188 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 163,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 156,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 146,296 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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A551 NDR is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 A551 NDR, 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 A551 NDR registered?

A551 NDR is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is A551 NDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A551 NDR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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