MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
298,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Age related cracking in both front tyre sidewalls
Both front anti roll bar drop link upper bushes cracking
Oil leak ()
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Slight brake bind offside front
Oily under engine
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oily under engine
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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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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