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P899 XJO

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,848 mi
Last recorded139,848 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 XJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 139,848 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 139,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 133,491 miles

all tyres are getting low on tread

front discs and pads are getting low

nearside front strut is damp with oil

Fail 11 Oct 2006 133,491 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres are getting low on tread

front discs and pads are low

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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P899 XJO is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P899 XJO, 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 P899 XJO registered?

P899 XJO is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P899 XJO safe to buy?

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