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A7 AEF

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

158,378 mi
Last recorded158,378 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AEF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 158,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 155,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 152,249 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 149,494 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 146,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 143,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 140,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,364 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 116,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,689 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2011 108,077 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front underside steering braking & suspension components corroded

n/s/f wheel bind

rear suspension & braking components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,226 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 90,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,088 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,254 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 58,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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A7 AEF is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A7 AEF, 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 A7 AEF registered?

A7 AEF is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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