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L25 VOL

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,374 mi
Last recorded189,374 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 VOL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 189,374 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 188,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 184,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 181,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 181,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 179,826 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 176,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 174,805 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust mount poor

Fail 13 Sep 2018 174,805 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust mount poor

Fail 29 Aug 2018 174,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 171,206 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 166,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 160,736 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 154,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 148,693 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 148,693 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 143,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Oct 2012 143,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 137,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 131,017 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 124,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 117,085 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 117,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 109,619 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 100,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 92,781 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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L25 VOL is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,366 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 L25 VOL, 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 29 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 L25 VOL registered?

L25 VOL is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is L25 VOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 VOL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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