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P193 ANR

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,305 mi
Last recorded188,305 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 ANR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 188,305 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 182,995 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Pass 29 Jan 2018 180,715 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 176,399 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to lamp lens

Pass 25 Nov 2015 170,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 70,671 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 159,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 140,172 miles

crack to front number plate

exhaust centre box starting to hole

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 132,936 miles

o/s/f headlamp chipped

perishing to front brake hoses

rear tyres = 2mm tread in centre

some corrosion to o/s/f brake disc back plate

Pass 7 Jan 2011 125,492 miles

both front control arms front bushes deteriorating nearside getting weak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 125,492 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

both front control arms front bushes deteriorating nearside getting weak

Fail 12 Jan 2010 118,807 miles

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

chip to o/s/f headlight + crack to o/s/r fog lens

perishing to front drop link bushes + front tie rod bushes

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 12 Jan 2010 118,807 miles

chip to o/s/f headlight + crack to o/s/r fog lens

perishing to front drop link bushes + front tie rod bushes

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 23 Jan 2009 107,957 miles

crack to o/s headlight

dent to n/s sill

o/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/r fog light lens damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,723 miles

corrosion to exhaust front pipe

o/s/r tyre = 1.6-2mm tread

perishing to front suspension bushes

slight play both front ball joints

Pass 26 Jan 2007 88,082 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 78,700 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 78,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P193 ANR is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P193 ANR, 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 P193 ANR registered?

P193 ANR is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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