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GBZ 4029

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,832 mi
Last recorded94,832 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 4029
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,002 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet clipped to bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,892 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,366 miles

both front forward tie rod bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2016 77,365 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front forward tie rod bushes deteriorated

offside front brake nearing bind limit

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,358 miles

bind on nearside front brake

both front forward tie bar bushes near wear limit

rear exhaust box deteriorated

wear in rear shock absorbers

Fail 25 Jun 2015 75,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

UNABLE TO TEST NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

both front forward tie bar bushes near wear limit

hand brake travel near limit

offside rear brake disc badly scored

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear number plate delaminating near limit

slight fluctuation on front brakes

wear in rear shock absorbers

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,913 miles

Rear brake pads look wearing low.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,031 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,616 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 66,372 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 66,372 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 63,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,227 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,344 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 60,344 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GBZ 4029 is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 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 GBZ 4029, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GBZ 4029 registered?

GBZ 4029 is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is GBZ 4029 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 4029 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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