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P867 XJO

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 XJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,255 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 82,872 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 78,006 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,006 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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P867 XJO is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P867 XJO, 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 P867 XJO registered?

P867 XJO is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P867 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P867 XJO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P867 XJO have outstanding finance?

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