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H8 FGR

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,450 mi
Last recorded64,450 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 FGR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 64,450 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 64,367 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 61,681 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 61,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,250 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,186 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 59,542 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,201 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,201 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 55,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,916 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,809 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,185 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,344 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 43,192 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,952 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,140 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 32,645 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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H8 FGR is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 66,681 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 H8 FGR, 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 27 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H8 FGR registered?

H8 FGR is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is H8 FGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 FGR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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