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P158 HBW

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,470 mi
Last recorded188,470 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 HBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 188,470 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 188,470 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 182,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 173,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 164,319 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 157,706 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 157,701 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2006 150,931 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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P158 HBW is a 1997 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 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 P158 HBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P158 HBW registered?

P158 HBW is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P158 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 HBW 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.

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