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P191 HES

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,774 mi
Last recorded183,774 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 HES
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 183,774 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 183,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 181,065 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre feathered on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Aug 2013 181,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre feathered on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 177,710 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 174,938 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 170,157 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 170,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 169,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 167,980 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 166,225 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 166,225 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P191 HES is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P191 HES, 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 P191 HES registered?

P191 HES is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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