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K18 XYV

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,672 mi
Last recorded136,672 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 XYV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2014 136,672 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 132,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake hose is cracking

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 132,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake hose is cracking

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 128,027 miles

damage to nearside seal panel

steering slightly rough

Fail 27 Mar 2012 128,002 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

damage to nearside seal panel

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 124,323 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 124,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 121,254 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 117,864 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 109,368 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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K18 XYV is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K18 XYV, 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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K18 XYV is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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