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GWV 1V

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,779 mi
Last recorded93,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWV 1V
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 93,769 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 90,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,560 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 73,044 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,687 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,033 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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GWV 1V is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 GWV 1V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWV 1V registered?

GWV 1V is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is GWV 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWV 1V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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