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P891 TBW

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,814 mi
Last recorded159,814 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 TBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 159,814 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 159,814 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 148,387 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 148,379 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2006 142,631 miles

slight brake binding on o/s rear handbrake when applied.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 136,161 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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P891 TBW is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P891 TBW, 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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How do I check the history of P891 TBW?

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What year was P891 TBW registered?

P891 TBW is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P891 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 TBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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