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P171 OSF

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,224 mi
Last recorded142,224 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 OSF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 138,716 miles

Under side of car heavily undersealed in certain areas

Fail 18 Sep 2017 138,714 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under side of car heavily undersealed in certain areas

Pass 8 Nov 2016 138,067 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 138,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 23 Oct 2015 137,688 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,096 miles

all tyres, side walls cracking and perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 135,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 134,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 134,545 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 132,516 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 129,973 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 129,969 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 127,390 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side steering arm has small play

Pass 24 Oct 2008 123,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 118,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 109,637 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P171 OSF is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P171 OSF, 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 P171 OSF registered?

P171 OSF is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P171 OSF safe to buy?

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