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P438 EAB

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,013 mi
Last recorded218,013 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 EAB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 218,013 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 212,916 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake level high

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 200,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 198,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 198,098 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 191,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 191,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 185,988 miles

Central exhaust clamp loose but exhaust still secure

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in front lower steering uj

Fail 6 Nov 2019 185,987 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp loose but exhaust still secure

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in front lower steering uj

Pass 12 Nov 2018 176,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 176,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 168,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked and perished all over (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 168,996 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x3 places (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked and perished all over (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 160,733 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 160,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 178,393 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 10 Dec 2015 178,393 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 15 Dec 2014 167,778 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 167,778 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 158,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 158,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 150,517 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Exhaust leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump noisey

Slight buckle to NSR wheel rim

Slight noise from both rear wheels when spun.

Steering rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 150,517 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Exhaust leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight buckle to NSR wheel rim

Slight noise from both rear wheels when spun.

Steering rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 144,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

power steering pump slightly noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2012 144,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

power steering pump slightly noisey

Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

cat heatsheild insecure

front brake discs worn

hazard switch button incomplete

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 122,865 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 111,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 111,681 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 100,012 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 88,267 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 75,419 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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P438 EAB is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P438 EAB, 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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P438 EAB is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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