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A9 LRA

1997 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

91,931 mi
Last recorded91,931 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 LRA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,006 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,088 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,222 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,383 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 61,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,098 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,379 miles

both rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,319 miles

both rear exhust boxes rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,159 miles

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

both rear exhaust boxes rusty.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,503 miles

both rear exhaust boxes rusty.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,951 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,948 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,104 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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A9 LRA is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A9 LRA, 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

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What year was A9 LRA registered?

A9 LRA is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is A9 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 LRA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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