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INZ 5554

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,905 mi
Last recorded97,905 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationINZ 5554
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 97,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,872 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 97,601 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

slight front brake vibration

unable to check outer sills for corrosion as they are both covered

Fail 6 May 2016 97,601 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

slight front brake vibration

unable to check outer sills for corrosion as they are both covered

Fail 16 Dec 2015 97,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill holed 1 (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill holed 2 (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill holed 3 (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check outer sills for corrosion as they are both covered

Pass 23 Dec 2014 92,575 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s outer sill has slight corrotion at centre post

o/s outer sill has slight corrotion at centre post

sill trims fitted o/s & n/s

Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,500 miles

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

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

o/s & n/s floor to sill corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 88,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

o/s & n/s floor to sill corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 84,030 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

battery insecure

front coil springs fitted with spring assistors

Fail 7 Dec 2012 84,021 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

battery insecure

front coil springs fitted with spring assistors

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre slightly perished

slight dampness of oil at nearside of steering rack

unable to fully check outer sill condition due to plastic covers

Fail 4 Nov 2011 79,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre slightly perished

slight dampness of oil at nearside of steering rack

unable to fully check outer sill condition due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Nov 2010 78,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2009 77,548 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,989 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 74,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,204 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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INZ 5554 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,366 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 INZ 5554, 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 29 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 INZ 5554 registered?

INZ 5554 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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