MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear bumper slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P179 BDD is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P179 BDD, 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 P179 BDD registered?
P179 BDD is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 May 1997.
Is P179 BDD safe to buy?
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