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P196 GJM

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,785 mi
Last recorded166,785 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 GJM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 166,785 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 159,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 150,572 miles

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

the offside mirror glass is cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2010 141,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 133,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

gearbox oil seal damp

n/s/f lamp lens damaged

part worn tyre fitted to o/s/f for retest

power steering rack damp - suspect oil seal fault

Fail 2 Jul 2009 133,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gearbox oil seal damp

n/s/f lamp lens damaged

part worn tyre fitted to o/s/f for retest

power steering rack damp - suspect oil seal fault

Pass 8 Jul 2008 125,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox damp

n/s steering rack boot damp

n/s/f lamp unit damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2007 117,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted n/s/f and rear - belts not fully tested

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/f lamp lens damaged

rear wiper split

slight judder on steering

start of gearbox oil seal leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 110,975 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 110,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P196 GJM is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P196 GJM, 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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P196 GJM is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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