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OIG 8901

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,928 mi
Last recorded70,928 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 8901
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,894 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,894 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,569 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 67,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,544 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 60,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,248 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2m.m.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,965 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,310 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 50,310 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front pads appear low

n/s - o/s/f w/bone bushes exessive play

Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,297 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 44,297 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 37,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 37,222 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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OIG 8901 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OIG 8901, 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 OIG 8901 registered?

OIG 8901 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is OIG 8901 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIG 8901 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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