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P799 NPW

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,207 mi
Last recorded103,207 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 NPW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,695 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s handbrake a little slow and n/s slightly sticky

o/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,348 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2008 82,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,675 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread low on edge

rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 56,312 miles

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

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

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 NPW is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P799 NPW, 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 P799 NPW registered?

P799 NPW is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P799 NPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P799 NPW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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