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P802 PYW

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 PYW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 117,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust strap broken stil supporting system

Pass 14 Apr 2011 115,583 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 114,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 122,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 111,762 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2007 109,561 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 109,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 103,114 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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P802 PYW is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon 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 P802 PYW, 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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How do I check the history of P802 PYW?

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What year was P802 PYW registered?

P802 PYW is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P802 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 PYW 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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