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P11 EAP

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,497 mi
Last recorded167,497 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 EAP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 167,497 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 167,497 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 156,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 144,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 131,761 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 127,552 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 111,262 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 111,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P11 EAP is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P11 EAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P11 EAP?

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What year was P11 EAP registered?

P11 EAP is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P11 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 EAP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P11 EAP have outstanding finance?

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