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D3 AGR

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,647 mi
Last recorded111,647 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 AGR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 111,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,692 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,703 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,764 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 81,762 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,895 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,950 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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D3 AGR is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,366 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 D3 AGR, 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 29 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 D3 AGR registered?

D3 AGR is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is D3 AGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 AGR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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