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P109 DCW

1997 Volvo B10M

Not stated Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,345 mi
Last recorded9,345 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 DCW
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1997
ColourNot stated
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2019 9,345 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame bush slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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P109 DCW is a 1997 Volvo B10M in Not stated with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Volvo B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P109 DCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P109 DCW registered?

P109 DCW is a 1997 Volvo B10M, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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