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FHZ 3475

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

183,589 mi
Last recorded183,589 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 3475
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 183,589 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 180,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear disc backplates corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 179,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 178,281 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Near Subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General Corrosion to Underside of Vehicle

Fail 3 May 2023 178,269 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All not Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Near Subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General Corrosion to Underside of Vehicle

Pass 9 May 2022 175,516 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front front of inner arches starting to corrode

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 175,513 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front front of inner arches starting to corrode

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 172,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 172,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 170,015 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 165,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Repaired (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front OSF Wing Mirror held on with ties

Pass 19 May 2017 161,533 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 159,251 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 159,251 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure Lower pinch bolt loose, tightened and test ok (2.1.6)

Pass 18 May 2015 151,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 145,577 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 145,570 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 140,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 140,811 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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 130,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,436 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 109,723 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 100,207 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,386 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 56,235 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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FHZ 3475 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FHZ 3475, 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

How do I check the history of FHZ 3475?

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What year was FHZ 3475 registered?

FHZ 3475 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is FHZ 3475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHZ 3475 shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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