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G208 PAL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Diesel 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,025 mi
Last recorded131,025 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 PAL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 131,025 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 127,986 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 121,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 115,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in front no plate

sign of oil engine area

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2011 115,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

crack in front no plate

sign of oil engine area

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Fail 22 Oct 2010 109,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,351 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 101,977 miles

sign of perishing suspension bushes

slight play in rack

Pass 6 May 2008 90,147 miles

sign of damp steering rack

sign perishing suspension bushes

Pass 11 May 2007 82,035 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 74,053 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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G208 PAL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 139,886 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 G208 PAL, 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 31 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 G208 PAL registered?

G208 PAL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is G208 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G208 PAL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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