MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion in nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches
front t.c.a bushes debonding and cracked
general underbody corrosion
offside rear shock absorber damp
stone chip in windsreen
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion in nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches
front t.c.a bushes debonding and cracked
general underbody corrosion
offside rear shock absorber damp
stone chip in windsreen
offside and nearside front track arm bushes worn
offside and nearside rear shock absorbers damp
offside front indicator and position lamp lens cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
horn muffled
nearside front tyre pressure low
offside and nearside front and rear trailing arm bushes debonding and weak
offside and nearside front brake flexy hoses cracked
offside and nearside rear brake discs heavily grooved and worn
offside and nearside rear shockers damp
offside front indicator and side light lens cracked
offside front tyre low tread inner edge
offside steering rack boot damp
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P872 EEG 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 61.5%.
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 P872 EEG, 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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P872 EEG is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 August 1996.
Is P872 EEG safe to buy?
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