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K16 NKX

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,332 mi
Last recorded85,332 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 NKX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 85,332 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 84,868 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2025 84,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 83,805 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 83,802 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 81,410 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 81,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 76,399 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 73,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2021 73,262 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both windscreen wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower wishbone rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,505 miles

Oil leak

slight gearbox leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,429 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight gearbox leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,250 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,244 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,752 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,752 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,597 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,723 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 38,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,608 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,758 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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K16 NKX is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 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 K16 NKX, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K16 NKX is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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