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C4 DMS

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,532 mi
Last recorded153,532 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DMS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 153,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2012 153,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 135,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 134,705 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 134,304 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 118,786 miles

corrosion building up at front suspension cross-member and front near side and front off side inner wings

Pass 15 Dec 2008 109,535 miles

Horn sound slightly dull

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 109,535 miles

Horn sound slightly dull

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 100,838 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 100,838 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 94,644 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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C4 DMS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C4 DMS, 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 C4 DMS registered?

C4 DMS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is C4 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 DMS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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