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R112 VLK

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,716 mi
Last recorded179,716 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 VLK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 179,716 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 179,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 178,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 176,069 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 176,069 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 169,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 166,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 158,091 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 147,355 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 VLK is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLK, 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 R112 VLK registered?

R112 VLK is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R112 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 VLK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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