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N822 OGC

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

227,018 mi
Last recorded227,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 OGC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 227,018 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 226,939 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 221,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 218,955 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 211,254 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2011 211,254 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2010 207,861 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 200,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 189,811 miles

slight side damage to nsr lamp assy

Pass 4 May 2007 181,175 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 181,175 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 174,511 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear light cluster slight damage

Fail 18 Apr 2006 174,509 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N822 OGC is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 66,681 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 N822 OGC, 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 27 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N822 OGC registered?

N822 OGC is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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The MOT history for N822 OGC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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