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P816 BUG

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,866 mi
Last recorded110,866 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 BUG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 110,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres balding on edges and close to limit

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear shocks slightly weak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,272 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 97,345 miles

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

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION OF BOOT FOLL OF CLOTHS ETC

Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,345 miles

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION OF BOOT FOLL OF CLOTHS ETC

Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,659 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 89,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,706 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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P816 BUG is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P816 BUG, 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 P816 BUG registered?

P816 BUG is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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