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P166 NOM

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,218 mi
Last recorded114,218 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 NOM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 111,529 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,011 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 109,993 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak to rear system holed and about to sever at any time. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,624 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,795 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,066 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,783 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,682 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,365 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 94,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 91,366 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 88,092 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 88,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,469 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,437 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,819 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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P166 NOM is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P166 NOM, 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 P166 NOM registered?

P166 NOM is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P166 NOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 NOM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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