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P812 HNH

1996 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 HNH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 155,753 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 155,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 146,873 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 146,869 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 138,522 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 138,496 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 130,442 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 130,394 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2007 121,678 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 121,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 113,700 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 113,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 107,234 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 107,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system insecure at centre section

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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P812 HNH is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P812 HNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P812 HNH registered?

P812 HNH is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P812 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P812 HNH shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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