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P157 STL

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,984 mi
Last recorded123,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 STL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 123,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 122,695 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 122,644 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,793 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 120,793 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres close to limit

slight movement in compliance bushs

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 29 Apr 2010 113,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 105,965 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 99,698 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,164 miles

ADVISE CLUTCH FLEXIBLE HOSE RUBBING ON CABLE TIE

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE LOOSE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front number plate small damage

Pass 15 May 2006 87,304 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 87,304 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P157 STL is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P157 STL, 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 P157 STL registered?

P157 STL is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P157 STL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 STL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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