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P880 TFC

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,090 mi
Last recorded218,090 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 TFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 218,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 201,724 miles

excessive play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

rear number plate digit '8' fading

Fail 16 Mar 2006 201,724 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

rear number plate digit '8' fading

Pass 22 Apr 2005 187,236 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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P880 TFC is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,473cc 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 P880 TFC, 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 P880 TFC registered?

P880 TFC is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P880 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P880 TFC 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.

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