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H396 MRD

1991 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,978 mi
Last recorded166,978 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Volvo 900 Series147,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 MRD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 166,978 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 166,978 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 166,471 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 166,471 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 3 May 2011 165,742 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 165,742 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 162,820 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 161,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 156,733 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front no plate damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2008 156,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front no plate damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2007 151,330 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 151,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front flexi brake hose deteriorating

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 26 Jan 2006 145,542 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front tie bar mountings in the t.c.a.s deteriorating

offside front flexi hose deteriorating

rear tyres at legal limit

some play in nearside of rack

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 26 Jan 2006 145,542 miles

front tie bar mountings in the t.c.a.s deteriorating

offside front flexi hose deteriorating

rear tyres at legal limit

some play in nearside of rack

vehicle oily underneath

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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H396 MRD is a 1991 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 147,584 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 H396 MRD, 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 35 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 H396 MRD registered?

H396 MRD is a 1991 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 July 1991.

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