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K99 OWO

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,368 mi
Last recorded131,368 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 OWO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 131,368 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 126,237 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 126,237 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 121,830 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,965 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 99,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 92,011 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,034 miles

horn output poor

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,777 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 76,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,598 miles

damage to nearside outer body sill

Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

alternator belt very loose

damage to nearside outer body sill

Fail 5 Mar 2012 63,613 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,637 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 50,637 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,818 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,935 miles

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

alternator belt loose

Pass 28 Oct 2006 26,353 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 24,553 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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K99 OWO is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K99 OWO, 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 K99 OWO registered?

K99 OWO is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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