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N406 PTL

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,657 mi
Last recorded115,657 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 PTL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2007 115,657 miles

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

front pads low

hand brake travel

Fail 5 Oct 2007 115,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front pads low

hand brake travel

Fail 13 Aug 2007 115,651 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brake pads worn low

front wipers split

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Jun 2006 110,364 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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N406 PTL is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 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 N406 PTL, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of N406 PTL?

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What year was N406 PTL registered?

N406 PTL is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N406 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N406 PTL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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