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H6 KFF

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

167,374 mi
Last recorded167,374 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 KFF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 167,374 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 167,374 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,596 miles

Nearside Front brake hose stretched on full lock

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack or unions (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 166,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake hose stretched on full lock

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing/damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside number plate light dim

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack or unions (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 164,747 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 164,746 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Rear fog not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 160,660 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 160,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Fog not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 149,179 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 139,977 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,854 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 127,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 112,362 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 112,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Wrong kick off (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,384 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 95,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,983 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 87,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,661 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,057 miles

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

advise - front tyres wearing on edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 38,573 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,279 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 38,279 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,742 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,057 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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H6 KFF is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 H6 KFF, 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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H6 KFF is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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