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P194 XTN

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,795 mi
Last recorded95,795 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 XTN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2014 95,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

lambda warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,451 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear centre seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,639 miles

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

light corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

light cracks in both front flexible hoses

light play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 30 Jun 2011 87,639 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

light corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

light cracks in both front flexible hoses

light play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,900 miles

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

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

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

clutch anti slip pedal rubber missing

light corrosion on rear brake discs

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,900 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

alternator belt deteriorated (missing teeth)

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

clutch anti slip pedal rubber missing

light corrosion on rear brake discs

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

centre seat belt stalk outer cover missing

slight brake judder on front disc

Fail 22 Jun 2009 80,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

centre seat belt stalk outer cover missing

slight brake judder on front disc

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,725 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,933 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 73,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 70,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offsise rear brake slightly down on effort

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offsise rear brake slightly down on effort

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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P194 XTN is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P194 XTN, 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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P194 XTN is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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