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L9 OPJ

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,181 mi
Last recorded82,181 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 OPJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,181 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,276 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 70,275 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,959 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,988 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,613 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres has 3.0 mm tread.

offside track rod end rubber boot has a slight split.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,198 miles

near side front tie bar bush cracked/// near side stablizing arm bushes worn

Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,948 miles

front no plate has slight damage

Pass 9 Nov 2005 52,277 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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L9 OPJ is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L9 OPJ, 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 L9 OPJ registered?

L9 OPJ is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 December 1997.

Is L9 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 OPJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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