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PDZ 6889

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,131 mi
Last recorded228,131 miles
Recorded on31 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDZ 6889
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2006 228,131 miles

damage on o/s/r wheel, o/s/r tyre wearing edges, n/s/r tyre close to limits edges

Fail 26 May 2006 228,039 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

engine noisy

exhaust heavily corroded at front

front brake pads wearing very low < advise replacement >

front discs corroded and worn

front number plate in poor condition

movement in steering system

off side rear spring heavily corroded

off side track control arm bushes heavily perrished

oil leaks

rear axle and connecting components corroded

rear axle bushes heavily perrished

rear brake pads wearing very low < advise replacament >

under tray fitted

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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PDZ 6889 is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PDZ 6889, 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 PDZ 6889 registered?

PDZ 6889 is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is PDZ 6889 safe to buy?

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