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B10 SLS

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,896 mi
Last recorded214,896 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 SLS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 214,896 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake effort low needing attention

Fail 22 May 2026 214,896 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Entrance/exit door defective in operation drivers door (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake effort low needing attention

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 204,749 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 204,742 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear road wheel unable to be rotated by hand

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 204,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth measured at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 193,209 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 193,193 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 181,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to battery tray

Pass 8 Sep 2021 181,665 miles

Central brake light inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

battery tray corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 181,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 177,225 miles

adv leak on h/l washers

Fail 15 Jul 2019 177,225 miles

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

adv leak on h/l washers

Pass 3 Aug 2018 172,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbors bottom bushes deteriorated

center exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 172,480 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbors bottom bushes deteriorated

center exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 166,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 166,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 157,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 149,196 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 149,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 143,308 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 143,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 135,475 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 128,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 123,383 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 116,805 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 101,264 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 101,264 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 94,372 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,372 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 87,933 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 87,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 86,174 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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B10 SLS is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B10 SLS, 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.

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B10 SLS is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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