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P70 JTR

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

216,867 mi
Last recorded216,867 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 JTR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 216,867 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 216,235 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 215,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 214,105 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 210,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 206,659 miles

All 4 tyres cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 29 Aug 2019 203,366 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 199,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 196,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 192,964 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 189,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 185,780 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 181,282 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 178,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 175,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 171,934 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 167,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 163,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 159,345 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 159,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 154,624 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 154,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P70 JTR is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P70 JTR, 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

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What year was P70 JTR registered?

P70 JTR is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is P70 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 JTR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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