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P192 HES

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,734 mi
Last recorded148,734 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 HES
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 148,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 148,133 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight surface rust underside

Pass 8 Aug 2023 147,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 146,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 146,466 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 145,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 145,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 144,608 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

there is corrosion in various chassis and suspension components

Fail 7 Aug 2018 144,608 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

there is corrosion in various chassis and suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2017 144,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 144,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 143,201 miles

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

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

catalyst heat shield in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2015 142,387 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 141,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

catalyst in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2014 141,291 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

catalyst in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2013 138,900 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 138,900 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 135,982 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2011 134,480 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Aug 2011 134,480 miles

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

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

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Aug 2010 132,559 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 130,345 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 127,754 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 121,967 miles

(NEW ALTERNATOR BELT TEETH MISSING)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack

small exhaust leaks at joins

Fail 2 Aug 2007 121,967 miles

(NEW ALTERNATOR BELT TEETH MISSING)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack

small exhaust leaks at joins

Pass 24 Jul 2006 114,693 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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P192 HES is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Red 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 P192 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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P192 HES is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P192 HES 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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