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ESZ 4523

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,473 mi
Last recorded87,473 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 4523
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust slight corrosion

steering rack slight leek

Pass 26 May 2019 85,813 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly hanbrake (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,416 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 83,416 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row 1 (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row 1 (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row 1 (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,992 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,340 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 79,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,147 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 78,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,716 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 75,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,974 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 Aug 2008 55,696 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 5 Sep 2007 50,496 miles

o/s/f abs sensor chafing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,967 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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ESZ 4523 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 66,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ESZ 4523, 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 ESZ 4523 registered?

ESZ 4523 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is ESZ 4523 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 4523 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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