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P808 XJO

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

238,274 mi
Last recorded238,274 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 XJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 238,274 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Heavily corroded on tray (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 238,143 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 238,143 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 235,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 233,683 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 231,172 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 228,535 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 226,160 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 223,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 223,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 221,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cut to cords in treaded area less than 25mm long

Pass 25 Oct 2010 218,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 215,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 212,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 209,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 205,865 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 203,475 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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P808 XJO is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P808 XJO, 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 P808 XJO registered?

P808 XJO is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P808 XJO safe to buy?

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