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M17 KBL

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,113 mi
Last recorded128,113 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 KBL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 128,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,729 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2023 125,287 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,406 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 123,406 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,870 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 121,865 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak sec end rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 121,372 miles

Both rear tyres outer wall deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre wearing and edges also deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre edges wearing

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 121,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres outer wall deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre wearing and edges also deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre edges wearing

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,863 miles

Both front flexi hoses perirshed

Exhaust minor leak

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

Fail 13 Oct 2019 119,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2018 117,519 miles

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

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,454 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,509 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 114,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,021 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 109,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,904 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 107,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 107,584 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 104,431 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 104,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,328 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,166 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 94,049 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 94,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,375 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,221 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 84,888 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 81,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 79,120 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 79,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M17 KBL is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M17 KBL, 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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M17 KBL is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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