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P87 AUD

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,855 mi
Last recorded128,855 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 AUD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 128,855 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 128,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 127,563 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 126,506 miles

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 126,506 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 125,829 miles

battery insecure

front flexi brake hoses perished

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 120,948 miles

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

offside, obligatory, mirror damaged

power steering rack worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 120,948 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

offside, obligatory, mirror damaged

power steering rack worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,529 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside front track rod end worn

rear number plate deteriorated

ront and rear brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 115,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside front track rod end worn

rear number plate deteriorated

ront and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 109,921 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 104,225 miles

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 10 Sep 2008 104,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2007 97,078 miles

Battery insecure

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2007 97,078 miles

Battery insecure

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2006 96,217 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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P87 AUD is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P87 AUD, 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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P87 AUD is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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