MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,552 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn slightly. Slight perishing front suspension track control arm & antiroll links & front brake hoses.
Slight wear rear axle torque bracket
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake rod reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight wear in steering rack, n/s/f bottom ball pin and rear axle handbrake cable swivel. Slight cracking front flexible brake hoses. Slight play both rear wheel bearings. O/S handbrake cable outer coating frayed.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight wear in steering rack, n/s/f bottom ball pin and rear axle handbrake cable swivel. Slight cracking front flexible brake hoses. Slight play both rear wheel bearings. O/S handbrake cable outer coating frayed.
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
front number plate cracked. handbrake swivel on rear axle worn.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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OIW 2623 is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 OIW 2623, 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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OIW 2623 is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 September 1998.
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