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P255 KEC

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,736 mi
Last recorded171,736 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 KEC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 171,736 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 171,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 156,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road

engine undertray not fully secured but not likely to fall off

Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenons fitted to OEM headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenons fitted to OEM headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer & inner shoulders torn & exposing cords (marked in yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road

engine undertray not fully secured but not likely to fall off

Pass 9 Aug 2018 127,068 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty top cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

top up engine oil

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 114,008 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe damaged (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,891 miles

Front Oil leakage from engine

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

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

Offside Front back plate rotten away

Fail 29 Jul 2016 101,891 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Oil leakage from engine

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

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

Offside Front back plate rotten away

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,568 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,792 miles

Centre Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear part of exhaust system rusted

Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,758 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,381 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 59,277 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 54,268 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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P255 KEC is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 66,681 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 P255 KEC, 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 27 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P255 KEC registered?

P255 KEC is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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