MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,785 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
the offside mirror glass is cracked
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)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
gearbox damp
n/s steering rack boot damp
n/s/f lamp unit damaged
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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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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