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P174 XTN

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,116 mi
Last recorded169,116 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 XTN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 169,116 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 164,422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 158,950 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as slight cracking on wall

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 150,888 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 143,943 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 136,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 136,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 126,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 118,276 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 109,667 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 109,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 99,088 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 99,088 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,364 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 76,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,781 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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P174 XTN is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Silver 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 P174 XTN, 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

How do I check the history of P174 XTN?

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What year was P174 XTN registered?

P174 XTN is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P174 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 XTN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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