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BLZ 1906

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,772 mi
Last recorded63,772 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 1906
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,772 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 63,772 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,144 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,144 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 60,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,358 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,493 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,808 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 48,683 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,576 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise in steering rack no play found /power steering working

o/s/f wiper blade bent

o/s/r hand brake performance low just passed may need adjustment

srs warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2005 41,374 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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BLZ 1906 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BLZ 1906, 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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What year was BLZ 1906 registered?

BLZ 1906 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BLZ 1906 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 1906 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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