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K11 SPB

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,786 mi
Last recorded133,786 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 SPB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 133,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 133,448 miles

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

all underbody suspension and subframe components have advanced surface corrosion

borh front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

corrosion of power steering pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2013 133,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

all underbody suspension and subframe components have advanced surface corrosion

borh front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

corrosion of power steering pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2008 131,625 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 131,625 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

both front flexi hoses slighly perrished

slight power steering fluid leak at rack

Pass 23 Jan 2007 129,765 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 129,761 miles

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

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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K11 SPB is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K11 SPB, 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 K11 SPB registered?

K11 SPB is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K11 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 SPB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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