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P204 MWC

1997 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,028 mi
Last recorded151,028 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 MWC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 151,028 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 151,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 144,955 miles

some travel in hand brake

Pass 21 Jan 2008 137,285 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 137,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 127,957 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,951 miles

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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P204 MWC is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P204 MWC, 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 P204 MWC registered?

P204 MWC is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P204 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 MWC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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