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E3 NNJ

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,116 mi
Last recorded81,116 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 NNJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 81,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 70,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,324 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 67,324 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,739 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,127 miles

coil springs start of corrosion - off side front sill dent - off side rear handbrake lower effort - power steering noise

Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,917 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion inc suspension

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2017 65,568 miles

Battery slightly loose .

Corrosion inc coil springs ,suspension etc

Nearside Rear Light unit repaired

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,196 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 65,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,226 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,800 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,979 miles

n/s front indactor in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2011 60,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front indactor in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,131 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 Dec 2009 58,233 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 58,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,772 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 56,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,303 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 55,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 52,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,913 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E3 NNJ is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E3 NNJ, 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 E3 NNJ registered?

E3 NNJ is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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