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P872 XFT

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,650 mi
Last recorded179,650 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 XFT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 179,650 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

offside front position lamp came on whem tapped

Pass 2 Apr 2008 179,650 miles

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

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

offside front position lamp came on whem tapped

Pass 31 Mar 2007 171,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front & rear brake pads approx 70% worn

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s & n/s front brake balance only just passed

Pass 31 Mar 2006 156,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 156,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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P872 XFT is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFT, 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 P872 XFT registered?

P872 XFT is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P872 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P872 XFT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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