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P170 OHP

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

349,222 mi
Last recorded349,222 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 OHP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2014 349,222 miles

rear middle seat belt pod cover missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 335,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 320,802 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust repaired

front discs worn slightly

os tie rod ball joint has slight play

rear middle seat belt pod cover missing

Pass 3 Feb 2011 303,791 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs have slight wear lip

front flexi hoses has slight cracking to rubber

rear center seat belt plastic cover missing

screen zone A has score marks due to wiper

Pass 8 Jan 2010 286,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seat belt pod cover missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 261,421 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 240,694 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 221,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P170 OHP is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P170 OHP, 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 P170 OHP registered?

P170 OHP is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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