CarVerify

Free Car Check

A71 EEC

1997 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 EEC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,198 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,881 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 102,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 92,995 miles

All 4 Tyres 195/65 R15 Directional

Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 86,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,806 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
Full Volvo 900 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A71 EEC is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A71 EEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A71 EEC?

You can check the full history of A71 EEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A71 EEC registered?

A71 EEC is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is A71 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A71 EEC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A71 EEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A71 EEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.