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P172 FUD

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,114 mi
Last recorded139,114 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 FUD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 139,114 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 132,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 120,758 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 120,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 115,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 108,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 101,209 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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P172 FUD is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P172 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.

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What year was P172 FUD registered?

P172 FUD is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P172 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 FUD shows 7 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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