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P799 KTP

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

220,319 mi
Last recorded220,319 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 KTP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 220,319 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion at bottom of wheel arch

Offside Front Corrosion at bottom of wheel arch

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 220,267 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Securing bracket broken, Wire is insecure (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Securing bracket broken, Wire is insecure (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Corrosion at bottom of wheel arch

Offside Front Corrosion at bottom of wheel arch

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 209,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Release button damaged but operational (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 209,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 195/65/15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 209,024 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 207,970 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 207,206 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 207,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 204,328 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 2 Jul 2018 201,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 198,682 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 198,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 15 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 194,952 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 194,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 190,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 185,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 185,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 180,996 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 180,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 177,176 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 177,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 170,424 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 161,187 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

main handbrake cable outer cover damaged /chaffed

Fail 15 Jan 2010 161,187 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

front no plate damaged

main handbrake cable outer cover damaged /chaffed

Pass 3 Feb 2009 150,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

offside front indicator/sidelight lens is slightly loose

Fail 23 Jan 2009 150,705 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

offside front indicator/sidelight lens is slightly loose

Pass 6 Feb 2008 140,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 133,198 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 133,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 127,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 127,738 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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P799 KTP is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 P799 KTP, 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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P799 KTP is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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