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P803 HNE

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,819 mi
Last recorded99,819 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 HNE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 99,819 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2011 99,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,159 miles

N/S/R door won't open from inside.

Oil leak.

Wiring fault on ignition (possible loose connection). Stops dipped beam, rear fog and indicators working when engine running. Wiggle key and all work. Worked at time of test and have advised presenter.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 98,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R door won't open from inside.

Oil leak.

Wiring fault on ignition (possible loose connection). Stops dipped beam, rear fog and indicators working when engine running. Wiggle key and all work. Worked at time of test and have advised presenter.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 97,353 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 96,752 miles

Auto gearbox leaking atf fluid.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 95,184 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 95,184 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HNE is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P803 HNE, 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 HNE registered?

P803 HNE is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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