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H147 GDP

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,967 mi
Last recorded94,967 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH147 GDP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 94,967 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 94,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 14 Jul 2006 91,220 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 87,321 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 87,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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H147 GDP is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 148,132 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 H147 GDP, 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 36 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 H147 GDP registered?

H147 GDP is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 December 1990.

Is H147 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H147 GDP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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