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P193 PKL

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,674 mi
Last recorded159,674 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 PKL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 159,674 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 153,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 147,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 140,430 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 133,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 133,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 125,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 117,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 110,968 miles

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN OSF & NSF FRONT CASTER ROD BUSHES

ADVISE NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN OSF & NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT & REAR EXHAUST BOXES ADVISE CORROSION IN EXHAUST SYSTEM

ADVISE VERY SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN OSF & NSF TOP ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Fail 13 Aug 2007 106,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 106,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,849 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 96,340 miles

slight cracking to n/s/f+o/s/f flexible brake hose

Fail 19 Aug 2005 96,340 miles

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

slight cracking to n/s/f+o/s/f flexible brake hose

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 PKL is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 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 PKL, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P193 PKL registered?

P193 PKL is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is P193 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 PKL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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