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R101 CKY

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

196,860 mi
Last recorded196,860 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 CKY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 196,860 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 192,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 183,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 183,866 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 174,438 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 174,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 163,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 156,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 152,391 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 152,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 146,509 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 146,506 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 139,487 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 139,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 130,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,743 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 120,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 112,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 112,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,902 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 103,644 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 103,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 98,582 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 94,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,461 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 91,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 86,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 81,958 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 75,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 75,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 64,346 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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R101 CKY is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R101 CKY, 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.

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What year was R101 CKY registered?

R101 CKY is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R101 CKY safe to buy?

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