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FIL 8999

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,760 mi
Last recorded152,760 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 8999
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 152,760 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front flexi hoses cracked

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres low

rear suspension close to bump stops

Pass 26 Jul 2010 140,888 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 140,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 131,077 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 131,077 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 May 2008 117,977 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 117,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 108,774 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 108,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 101,931 miles

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

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

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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FIL 8999 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FIL 8999, 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 FIL 8999 registered?

FIL 8999 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is FIL 8999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 8999 shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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