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IUI 2338

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,451 mi
Last recorded89,451 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 2338
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,451 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust minor leaks corroded in areas

Fail 26 Nov 2019 89,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,702 miles

both sides inner sills has traces of body filler

front both sides inner steering joint has slight play

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

parking brake cables corroded and detertiated

sills covers fited

Pass 17 Sep 2015 885,112 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES SILLS HAS TRACES OF BODY FILLER

FRONT TO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED AND DETERIATED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTGH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded TO REAR ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast system corroded and deteriated

sills has traces of body filler

Pass 11 Jul 2013
Fail 11 Jul 2013

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2012 88,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

service brakes

Fail 27 Mar 2012 88,066 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers worn

handbrake high

steering wheel play

Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,704 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 86,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,453 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 86,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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IUI 2338 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 IUI 2338, 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 IUI 2338 registered?

IUI 2338 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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The MOT history for IUI 2338 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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