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P340 UNK

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,188 mi
Last recorded197,188 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 UNK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 197,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 193,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 186,978 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 186,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 181,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery tray corroded, battery secure (non structural area)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 179,291 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to battery tray, not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2020 176,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 175,633 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 172,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 167,550 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

hand brake efficiency requirements just met.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 161,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished and cracking.

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 157,526 miles

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

all four shock absorbers getting weak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 157,526 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all four shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 154,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 151,676 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 151,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 145,788 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 145,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 137,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 127,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

wipers are not the best

Pass 25 Aug 2009 116,509 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 104,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 104,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 95,072 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 86,845 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 86,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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P340 UNK is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 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 P340 UNK, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P340 UNK is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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