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P803 FVR

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,653 mi
Last recorded171,653 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 FVR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 171,653 miles

roof deteriorated but not holed

Pass 10 Jan 2012 166,076 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 166,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 159,325 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 159,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 153,461 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 153,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 145,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 137,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 125,825 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 115,175 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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P803 FVR is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P803 FVR, 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 P803 FVR registered?

P803 FVR is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P803 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P803 FVR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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