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A6 EPA

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,164 mi
Last recorded137,164 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 EPA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 137,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 134,242 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 128,536 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 128,535 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 121,752 miles

Front bump stop rubbers perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

horn poor sound but still audible

Pass 9 Mar 2022 111,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

horn poor sound but still audible to other road users

Fail 9 Mar 2022 111,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

horn poor sound but still audible to other road users

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,684 miles

front and rear anti roll bars corroded, front bushes perished

Pass 12 May 2020 94,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 92,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,698 miles

BOTH INNER BALL JOINT ON STEERING RACK ARE WORN

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PROPSHAFT CENTERE BEARING IS DAMAGED

Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,388 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 85,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake has slight bind & pads 80% worn

o/s/r tyre has age related sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 83,155 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,646 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,429 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 77,823 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,413 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,639 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,569 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 64,569 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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A6 EPA is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A6 EPA, 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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A6 EPA is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for A6 EPA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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