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MIG 3053

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,534 mi
Last recorded133,534 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 3053
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 133,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat adjustment stiff

Fail 10 Sep 2025 133,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat adjustment stiff

Pass 26 Sep 2024 130,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall badly cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat adjustment stiff

Fail 26 Sep 2024 130,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall badly cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat adjustment stiff

Pass 8 Sep 2023 127,579 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 127,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 121,826 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 121,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing between centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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MIG 3053 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MIG 3053, 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 MIG 3053 registered?

MIG 3053 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is MIG 3053 safe to buy?

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