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H17 FFS

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,426 mi
Last recorded74,426 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 FFS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,426 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE TORN RUBBER BOOTS.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 72,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,866 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 69,866 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,526 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 66,526 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside anti roll bar likage upper dust cover split

Pass 17 Feb 2006 63,593 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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H17 FFS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 132,823 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 H17 FFS, 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 30 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 H17 FFS registered?

H17 FFS is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is H17 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 FFS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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