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K9 PRD

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,553 mi
Last recorded177,553 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 PRD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 177,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 177,529 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 176,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear inner sills corroded nearside and offside

Fail 4 Oct 2024 176,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear inner sills corroded nearside and offside

Pass 25 Sep 2023 173,132 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 169,673 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2021 167,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 165,991 miles

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

Rear Brake performance, foot & hand - low - adjust/repair/replacement required.

Fail 21 Sep 2020 165,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusters inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake performance, foot & hand - low - adjust/repair/replacement required.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 164,823 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 164,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area worn to sidewall rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 162,817 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2017 160,891 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 160,891 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 159,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 156,008 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 156,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 151,821 miles

rear exh rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2013 146,064 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2012 141,812 miles

front disc and pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 136,594 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 129,737 miles

all four tyres worn and perishing

rear pads low

wear front disc

Pass 8 Sep 2009 123,315 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 116,941 miles

battery insecure.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 109,583 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 98,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 98,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 87,942 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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K9 PRD is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 K9 PRD, 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 K9 PRD registered?

K9 PRD is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is K9 PRD safe to buy?

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