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R113 DNW

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,451 mi
Last recorded159,451 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 DNW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 159,451 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 157,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 155,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 154,629 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 154,628 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 154,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2015 153,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 153,115 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 150,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 150,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 144,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/r floor member

Pass 10 Jan 2014 144,096 miles

corrosion n/s/r floor member

Pass 30 Nov 2012 138,765 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 133,838 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 128,419 miles

exhaust system deteriorating and slight leak at catalyser

Pass 8 Dec 2009 121,542 miles

exhaust tailpipe bent

front exhaust pipe and catalyser deteriorating

some play o/s steering rack arm

Fail 8 Dec 2009 121,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust tailpipe bent

front exhaust pipe and catalyser deteriorating

some play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 8 Dec 2008 113,962 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 104,838 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2007 104,832 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2006 93,946 miles

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

both front & o/s/r tyres low on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2006 93,946 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front & o/s/r tyres low on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2005 83,396 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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R113 DNW is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R113 DNW, 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 R113 DNW registered?

R113 DNW is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R113 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 DNW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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