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R112 GSX

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,911 mi
Last recorded130,911 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 GSX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 130,911 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 130,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 122,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,751 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,254 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 99,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 89,554 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 80,574 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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R112 GSX is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R112 GSX, 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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How do I check the history of R112 GSX?

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What year was R112 GSX registered?

R112 GSX is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R112 GSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 GSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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