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R108 LKN

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,593 mi
Last recorded214,593 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 LKN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 214,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 204,103 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 192,581 miles

Lower steering u/j play

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 192,581 miles

Lower steering u/j play

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 180,351 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Sep 2016 180,351 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Aug 2015 169,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 157,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 148,129 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 148,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 138,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 126,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 128,951 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 118,994 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 111,454 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 114,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 108,023 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front headlight cracked ( not affecting beam pattern )

Pass 6 Sep 2006 108,023 miles

offside front headlight cracked ( not affecting beam pattern )

Pass 10 Jun 2005 96,942 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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R108 LKN is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R108 LKN, 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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R108 LKN is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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