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G3 FDR

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,657 mi
Last recorded74,657 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 FDR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 74,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,637 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,550 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,380 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,349 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 74,102 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,121 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 71,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 70,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,837 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 22 Oct 2012 68,114 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)

windscreen washer fluid leak.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s rack.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s rack.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,101 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 64,101 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 60,596 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,596 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,991 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 42,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,477 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 32,839 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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G3 FDR is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G3 FDR, 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.

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What year was G3 FDR registered?

G3 FDR is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is G3 FDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 FDR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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