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L10 BTA

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,009 mi
Last recorded51,009 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 BTA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,009 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 50,993 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system fouling body in more than one place

Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,698 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,464 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to wear bars , edge of tread worn to limit ,slight binding at n/s/f brake .horn poor .

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,692 miles

service brake only reaches 50% min req/mt

Pass 6 Dec 2005 38,980 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 38,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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L10 BTA is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L10 BTA, 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 L10 BTA registered?

L10 BTA is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is L10 BTA safe to buy?

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