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R10 EMH

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

140,652 mi
Last recorded140,652 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 EMH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 140,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,119 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 136,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 132,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,869 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 128,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 125,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 122,979 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 122,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,345 miles

Front Steering box has seepage steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 120,345 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 116,431 miles

Found play in steering UJ not excessive

Near side & off side front brake backing plates corroded & rusty

Near side rear light cluster cracked

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 112,316 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,334 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 103,333 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases forward of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,222 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,222 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,588 miles

Exhaust is leaking at most joints including with turbo.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 88,586 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust is leaking at most joints including with turbo.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,039 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 74,440 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 74,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 55,595 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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R10 EMH is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R10 EMH, 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 R10 EMH registered?

R10 EMH is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R10 EMH shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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