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GFJ 429

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,491 mi
Last recorded129,491 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFJ 429
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,491 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,957 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 127,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive by oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 127,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 124,404 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,077 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 123,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

underseal covering tested components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 121,493 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underseal covering testable components preventing proper inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 112,187 miles

tyres perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,132 miles

alarm sounder mounting corroded excessively

Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,624 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,725 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,756 miles

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

Stone chips on both headlamps

Fail 28 Oct 2011 94,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stone chips on both headlamps

Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,337 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 90,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,192 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,867 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,770 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 74,770 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

various minor stone chips to windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,847 miles

Nearside 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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GFJ 429 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFJ 429, 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.

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What year was GFJ 429 registered?

GFJ 429 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is GFJ 429 safe to buy?

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