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K5 DDJ

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

238,980 mi
Last recorded238,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 DDJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 238,980 miles

off side steering arm slight play

off side front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 Jul 2012 238,980 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2011 234,939 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 226,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 219,175 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 218,915 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 213,802 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 208,252 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 208,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 200,911 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 200,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K5 DDJ is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K5 DDJ, 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 K5 DDJ registered?

K5 DDJ is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is K5 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 DDJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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