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KIW 6171

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,622 mi
Last recorded143,622 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 6171
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 143,622 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 142,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 141,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 140,728 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 139,728 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 139,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 138,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 137,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 137,400 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 135,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 133,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 130,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tire wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 126,878 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 122,869 miles

Exhaust back box hanger snapped

Fail 4 Sep 2013 118,665 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 118,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 114,076 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 109,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,842 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 105,358 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 105,356 miles

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

rear brakes imbalance 29%

Pass 1 Sep 2009 100,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 91,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 87,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 82,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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KIW 6171 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KIW 6171, 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 KIW 6171 registered?

KIW 6171 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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