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F703 VCV

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,133 mi
Last recorded157,133 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF703 VCV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 157,133 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 153,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Arch heavily corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 150,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust section/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 150,223 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust section/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 146,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 143,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 139,881 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 139,856 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,268 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 135,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 130,412 miles

rack and pinion slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2015 130,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rack and pinion slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2014 125,551 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 125,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 121,340 miles

front anti roll bar rubbers getting worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 115,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,679 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 105,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 100,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,077 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 94,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 88,773 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 88,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 83,793 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 83,793 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 78,887 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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F703 VCV is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F703 VCV, 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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What year was F703 VCV registered?

F703 VCV is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 October 1996.

Is F703 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F703 VCV shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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