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P180 BDD

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

223,131 mi
Last recorded223,131 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 BDD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 223,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes painted black / n/s rear tyre outter wall wearing

Fail 7 Jul 2015 223,118 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

brake pipes painted black / n/s rear tyre outter wall wearing

Fail 16 May 2015 222,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

coollant level low

eml on

veichle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2014 220,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

rear exhaust corroded cxhange soon

Pass 22 Mar 2013 215,438 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 215,438 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 211,473 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 211,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 207,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 205,193 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 205,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 210,947 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 210,947 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 198,587 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2008 198,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 192,292 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 186,184 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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P180 BDD 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 58.8%.

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 P180 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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P180 BDD is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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