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P878 VCK

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,888 mi
Last recorded185,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 VCK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 185,888 miles

front tyres worn on the edges

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 2 Jul 2015 182,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 178,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 175,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 172,191 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 168,205 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 168,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 165,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside hand brack has no lock out

Pass 21 Apr 2009 160,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 155,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 143,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 132,232 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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P878 VCK is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P878 VCK, 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 P878 VCK registered?

P878 VCK is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P878 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 VCK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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