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E4 DFS

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,510 mi
Last recorded99,510 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 DFS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,510 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front and rear discs corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,676 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm and has small cuts to side walls

Fail 15 Oct 2012 90,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,401 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,236 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,535 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,344 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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E4 DFS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E4 DFS, 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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E4 DFS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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