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P171 PSX

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,144 mi
Last recorded25,144 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 PSX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,144 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,665 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 22,851 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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P171 PSX is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P171 PSX, 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 P171 PSX registered?

P171 PSX is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P171 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 PSX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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