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P4 UWU

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

183,373 mi
Last recorded183,373 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 UWU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 183,373 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 182,978 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 181,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 181,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 181,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 179,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 175,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 174,373 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 170,814 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 170,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 164,785 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 157,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 152,106 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 152,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 148,483 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 148,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 145,558 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 145,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 134,094 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 123,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 114,944 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 114,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 109,282 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 104,260 miles

advise nearside rear lens

Fail 12 Dec 2006 104,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 93,585 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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P4 UWU 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 73.1%.

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 P4 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P4 UWU?

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What year was P4 UWU registered?

P4 UWU is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P4 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 UWU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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