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P181 TFL

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,448 mi
Last recorded80,448 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 TFL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 80,448 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 80,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,766 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,352 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 51,273 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 40,289 miles

exhaust thin and corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 35,021 miles

exhaust rusty and corroded thin

Fail 30 May 2017 35,021 miles

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

exhaust rusty and corroded thin

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,680 miles

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

exhaust system very corroded in places

Fail 2 Jun 2016 29,680 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

exhaust system very corroded in places

Pass 29 May 2015 27,273 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 29 May 2015 27,273 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 19 May 2014 26,624 miles

exhaust very rough and thin

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,833 miles

rear exhaust very rough

Pass 25 May 2012 25,028 miles

rear exhaust very rough

Pass 27 May 2011 24,148 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 24,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2010 22,873 miles

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

front no-plate cracked,

Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2008 20,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 20,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,162 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,331 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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P181 TFL is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P181 TFL, 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 P181 TFL registered?

P181 TFL is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P181 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 TFL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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