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R108 TBC

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

295,002 mi
Last recorded295,002 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 295,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 294,885 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 294,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 291,802 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 Aug 2021 288,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 284,729 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 284,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 279,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 268,094 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 268,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 268,083 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 255,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 238,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 225,394 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 225,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 210,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 200,764 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 192,137 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 192,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 187,775 miles

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

Slight play insteering lower universal joint

Pass 10 Nov 2010 179,677 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 179,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 174,296 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 174,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 167,682 miles

perishing to front brake hoses

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2008 162,871 miles

perishing to front brake flexi hoses

slight n/s + o/s steering rack/rod play

some corrosion to exhaust in places

Pass 9 Jan 2007 155,532 miles

perishing to front brake flexi hoses

slight steering rack play and slight sweating nearside rack boot

some judder to rear foot brakes

windscreen chipped/cracked zone B on limit

Pass 10 Jan 2006 147,376 miles

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

engine cooling fan on excessivley

oil leak

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 TBC is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R108 TBC, 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 R108 TBC registered?

R108 TBC is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R108 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 TBC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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