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CHL 965

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,365 mi
Last recorded108,365 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHL 965
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 108,365 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 106,009 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 101,126 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

screen chipped

Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 95,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,470 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,565 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joins (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 86,292 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joins (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,193 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,354 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,757 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,014 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

play in nsf steering track rod

Fail 29 Apr 2013 70,010 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

play in nsf steering track rod

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,020 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 58,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,045 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 55,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,700 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,696 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,098 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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CHL 965 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CHL 965, 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 CHL 965 registered?

CHL 965 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is CHL 965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHL 965 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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