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C5 DBH

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,779 mi
Last recorded72,779 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DBH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,779 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

coolant leak at radiator

Pass 25 Jul 2024 72,431 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 71,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 71,847 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 71,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,835 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,833 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,654 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 68,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,199 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,834 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,680 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,839 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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C5 DBH is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 C5 DBH, 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

How do I check the history of C5 DBH?

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What year was C5 DBH registered?

C5 DBH is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is C5 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 DBH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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