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P289 KBC

2000 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,101 mi
Last recorded111,101 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo 900 Series70,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 KBC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 111,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 108,362 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 102,044 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 102,026 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

drivers side front tyre has cut to inside edge not toughing cords and not long enough to fail test

engine has oil leak

passengers side shocker top bearing slightly rough

Pass 14 Aug 2008 93,782 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 82,841 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 79,409 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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P289 KBC is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 70,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P289 KBC, 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 26 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P289 KBC registered?

P289 KBC is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is P289 KBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 KBC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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