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P8 SFD

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,087 mi
Last recorded75,087 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 SFD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 75,087 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 74,957 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,843 miles

Rear Inner exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 74,589 miles

Central exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers

Pass 29 May 2018 73,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,548 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 71,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge STRONGLY recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

power steering fluid leak ?

Pass 29 May 2015 71,246 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,661 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,596 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,938 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 53,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 49,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,138 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,259 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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P8 SFD is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 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 P8 SFD, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P8 SFD registered?

P8 SFD is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is P8 SFD safe to buy?

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