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P864 EDP

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,082 mi
Last recorded173,082 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 EDP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 173,082 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 172,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 168,445 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 162,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 158,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 153,172 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 147,795 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 147,795 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 144,456 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 139,130 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 135,463 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 135,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s front daylight running light inop

front no plate minor damage

Pass 17 Nov 2005 126,184 miles

front no plate marked but visible

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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P864 EDP is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P864 EDP, 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 P864 EDP registered?

P864 EDP is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P864 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 EDP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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