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P158 YAX

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,469 mi
Last recorded181,469 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 YAX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 181,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 173,835 miles

n/s/r handbrake reading low

Pass 27 Mar 2007 164,316 miles

both front flexi's cracking

wetness on PAS unions (rack)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 164,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front flexi's cracking

wetness PAS unions(rack)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 153,259 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHT MOVEMENT † †FRONT AND REAR INDICATORS WEAK † †ENGINE KEEPS STALLING † †

Fail 27 Mar 2006 153,259 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHT MOVEMENT † †FRONT AND REAR INDICATORS WEAK † †ENGINE KEEPS STALLING † †

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YAX is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P158 YAX, 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 P158 YAX registered?

P158 YAX is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P158 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 YAX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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