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P892 HEW

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

133,540 mi
Last recorded133,540 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 HEW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 133,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 21 Jan 2026 133,539 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 14 Oct 2024 130,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 127,513 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,771 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 122,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 121,290 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 119,039 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 117,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,324 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 114,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/5516w (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 112,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 110,636 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

play in near side steering arm

Fail 30 May 2014 110,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in near side steering arm

Pass 20 May 2013 109,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 108,018 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 108,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 107,031 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 107,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 106,078 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear stop lamp not working

rear wiper blade broken

s.r.s.lamp staying on

Fail 9 Oct 2008 106,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear stop lamp not working

rear wiper blade broken

s.r.s.lamp staying on

Pass 12 Oct 2007 103,721 miles

Battery insecure

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear wiper blade broken

Fail 12 Oct 2007 103,721 miles

Battery insecure

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,667 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 101,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint dustcover split

rear wiper blade broken

Fail 11 Oct 2005 99,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

gas pipe through o/s/f chassis damaged

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 11 Oct 2005 99,091 miles

gas pipe through o/s/f chassis damaged

o/s/f tyre edges worn

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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P892 HEW is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P892 HEW, 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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P892 HEW is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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