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P183 NLT

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,526 mi
Last recorded87,526 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 NLT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,526 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,410 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,399 miles

front brake flexi pipes cracking up

oil leaks

Pass 9 Feb 2015 81,979 miles

crack on windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2015 81,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack on windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,926 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 79,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 76,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,420 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,521 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre seastbelt clasp cassing missing

front number plate damage

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play on offside front track rod

Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,402 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,196 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,995 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has nail on thread

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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P183 NLT is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P183 NLT, 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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P183 NLT is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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