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CHZ 4963

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 4963
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,060 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 88,901 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,831 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,179 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,281 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,408 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,914 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,010 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 61,010 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,680 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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CHZ 4963 is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 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 CHZ 4963, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CHZ 4963?

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What year was CHZ 4963 registered?

CHZ 4963 is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CHZ 4963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHZ 4963 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHZ 4963 have outstanding finance?

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