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P881 DBV

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,102 mi
Last recorded136,102 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 DBV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 136,102 miles

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

LPG

Pass 8 Aug 2013 132,563 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 122,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 116,434 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 110,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 110,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 103,367 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 89,180 miles

front and rear number plates becoming worn

Pass 10 Jun 2005 84,266 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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P881 DBV is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P881 DBV, 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 P881 DBV registered?

P881 DBV is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P881 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P881 DBV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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