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DLZ 7025

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,332 mi
Last recorded115,332 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 7025
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 115,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 104,738 miles

Nearside rear inner sill and rear wheel wells heavily corroded not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount.

offside rear inner sill and rear wheel wells heavily corroded not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount.

Fail 30 Aug 2022 104,736 miles

Emissions not tested due to no emmision control fitted lamba wiring bare and touching body of vehicle both lamba sensors missing and insecure. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear inner sill and rear wheel wells heavily corroded not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount.

offside rear inner sill and rear wheel wells heavily corroded not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount.

Pass 12 May 2021 101,056 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 100,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 100,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,433 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2018 96,463 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak on oil filter housing

power steering rack starting to leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,137 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,545 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 59,836 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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DLZ 7025 is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DLZ 7025, 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.

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What year was DLZ 7025 registered?

DLZ 7025 is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is DLZ 7025 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 7025 shows 18 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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