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P798 OVF

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

222,676 mi
Last recorded222,676 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 OVF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 222,676 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 217,162 miles

Central Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 210,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 203,726 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 196,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 192,692 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 188,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 182,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 175,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 167,456 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 162,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 159,633 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 157,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 153,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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P798 OVF is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1996 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 132,823 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 P798 OVF, 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 30 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P798 OVF registered?

P798 OVF is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P798 OVF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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