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P193 PPO

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,980 mi
Last recorded122,980 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 PPO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 122,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 122,786 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 122,633 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 122,573 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 121,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,163 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2020 119,250 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded

Front Disc backing plates corroded. BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,639 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 114,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 110,983 miles

Front brake back plates corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2015 108,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 104,810 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 104,810 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 102,818 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,818 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,940 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 96,487 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,103 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 93,102 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 PPO is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PPO, 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 PPO registered?

P193 PPO is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P193 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 PPO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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