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P159 FUD

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,404 mi
Last recorded91,404 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 FUD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,404 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,404 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer weak and rusted

Pass 10 Mar 2012 81,266 miles

battery insecure

o/s steering rack knuckle slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2012 81,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

battery insecure

o/s steering rack knuckle slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2011 71,824 miles

both rear inner sills rusted

Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear inner sills rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,800 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front spotlight not working

offside front wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,960 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 59,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,050 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear reg plate starting to fade

Pass 20 Mar 2006 52,307 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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P159 FUD is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P159 FUD, 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 P159 FUD registered?

P159 FUD is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P159 FUD safe to buy?

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