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C3 PRS

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,331 mi
Last recorded91,331 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PRS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2006 91,331 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 83,993 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 83,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 83,993 miles

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

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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C3 PRS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C3 PRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 PRS registered?

C3 PRS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is C3 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 PRS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 PRS have outstanding finance?

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