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P817 GNF

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,947 mi
Last recorded145,947 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 GNF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 145,947 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 137,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 131,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 123,783 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 123,779 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 116,904 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 108,661 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

nearside and offside drop link bushes are slightly perished

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 31 Jul 2007 104,550 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 97,603 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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P817 GNF is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P817 GNF, 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 P817 GNF registered?

P817 GNF is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P817 GNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 GNF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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