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EKZ 6479

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,510 mi
Last recorded65,510 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 6479
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,510 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,480 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,473 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2010 63,957 miles

2 chips on a zone

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter insecure

windscreen washers require attention(both working but not as good as they should)

Pass 4 Jul 2010 63,957 miles

2 chips on a zone

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter insecure

windscreen washers require attention(both working but not as good as they should)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,928 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,332 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 53,332 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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EKZ 6479 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Black 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 EKZ 6479, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKZ 6479 registered?

EKZ 6479 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is EKZ 6479 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKZ 6479 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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