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P212 NNF

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,695 mi
Last recorded128,695 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 NNF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 128,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary repairs to offside front and offside rear lamp lenses.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 128,695 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Temporary repairs to offside front and offside rear lamp lenses.

Pass 18 May 2009 123,538 miles

Offside front indicator lens has temporary repair.

Offside rear indicator lens has temporary repair.

Fail 18 May 2009 123,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front indicator lens has temporary repair.

Offside rear indicator lens has temporary repair.

Pass 13 May 2008 118,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 109,489 miles

rear brake discs rusted

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 18 May 2006 104,808 miles

N/S/R inner wheel rim showing slight distortion

alternator belt perished

rear brake discs rusting

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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P212 NNF is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Black 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 P212 NNF, 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 P212 NNF registered?

P212 NNF is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P212 NNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 NNF 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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