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E9 SSB

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,663 mi
Last recorded87,663 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 SSB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 87,320 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,091 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,148 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 77,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,089 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,001 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,009 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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E9 SSB is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 66,681 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E9 SSB, 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 27 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E9 SSB registered?

E9 SSB is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is E9 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 SSB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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