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N856 KRO

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,219 mi
Last recorded106,219 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 KRO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 105,598 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 103,496 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 102,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,484 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,904 miles

Central Rear handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 86,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 82,234 miles

slight play rear antiroll bar links

Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play rear antiroll bar links

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,677 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 79,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,102 miles

rear exhaust mount is corroded but exhaust is still securly supported

Fail 29 Oct 2011 77,102 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mount is corroded but exhaust is still securly supported

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,888 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,659 miles

handbrake lever high travel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,134 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2008 59,118 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 57,084 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 55,006 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 55,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N856 KRO is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N856 KRO, 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 N856 KRO registered?

N856 KRO is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is N856 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 KRO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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