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P903 PGT

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

229,263 mi
Last recorded229,263 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 PGT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 229,263 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 229,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 212,836 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 204,674 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 204,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 199,364 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 199,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 188,593 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 188,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 158,317 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear/no/plate/begining/to/seperate

Pass 6 Sep 2005 132,118 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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P903 PGT is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P903 PGT, 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 P903 PGT registered?

P903 PGT is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P903 PGT safe to buy?

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