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P206 MWC

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,767 mi
Last recorded180,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 MWC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 180,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 172,071 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit (less than 2mm)

Both rear wheel bearings have play but not deemed excessive

Power steering pump and rack damp

Powersteering fluid low

exhaust has minor leak of gasses

Fail 27 May 2016 172,065 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres close to legal limit (less than 2mm)

Both rear wheel bearings have play but not deemed excessive

Power steering pump and rack damp

Powersteering fluid low

exhaust has minor leak of gasses

Pass 21 May 2015 168,642 miles

n/s/f tyre low outer edge/outer wall cut/damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 162,608 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 153,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 143,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 137,236 miles

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

radiator Leaking

Fail 18 May 2011 137,236 miles

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

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

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

radiator Leaking

Pass 27 May 2010 128,389 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2009 123,822 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 118,082 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 111,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 104,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P206 MWC is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P206 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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P206 MWC is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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