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P810 PFB

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,851 mi
Last recorded94,851 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 PFB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,851 miles

all brake discs are rusted on faces

both rear tyres have sidewalls cracked

front suspension arms are very rusty

offside headlamp glass is cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2010 94,851 miles

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

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

all brake discs are rusted on faces

both rear tyres have sidewalls cracked

front suspension arms are very rusty

offside headlamp glass is cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2008 92,858 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

unable to see full condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 3 Jan 2006 82,516 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 82,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P810 PFB is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P810 PFB, 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 P810 PFB registered?

P810 PFB is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P810 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P810 PFB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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