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A659 KAY

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Beige Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

207,361 mi
Last recorded207,361 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA659 KAY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 207,361 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (4.1.D.1e)

rear anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

rear shocker lower bushes worn

slight misting of oil steering rack area

vac pipe,evap hose collapsed

windscreen damage

Fail 2 Dec 2017 207,361 miles

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

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r brake disc catching on back plate

rear anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

rear shocker lower bushes worn

slight misting of oil steering rack area

vac pipe,evap hose collapsed

windscreen damage

Pass 5 Dec 2016 204,739 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

parking brake only just met requirments

Pass 10 Dec 2015 199,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 195,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 191,617 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 187,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 182,782 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 176,503 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 167,854 miles

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Slight dampness near brake master cylinder. No leak at time of test.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 167,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Slight dampness near brake master cylinder. No leak at time of test.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 157,647 miles

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

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

parking brake lever approaching limit of travel

rear registration plate deteriorated but legible

Pass 29 Oct 2007 148,843 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 148,843 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 141,052 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 126,715 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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A659 KAY is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Beige with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A659 KAY, 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 A659 KAY registered?

A659 KAY is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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