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HFZ 838

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 838
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 107,707 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 107,707 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 107,706 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 107,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,314 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 106,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,953 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,985 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,296 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

centre stop lamp inop

n/s and o/s front and rear brake backing plates holed and corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 100,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

centre stop lamp inop

n/s and o/s front and rear brake backing plates holed and corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 92,379 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,764 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,136 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,806 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 78,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 73,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,086 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,769 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,642 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 55,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,662 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,662 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,949 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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HFZ 838 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HFZ 838, 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 HFZ 838 registered?

HFZ 838 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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