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R116 GSX

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

228,928 mi
Last recorded228,928 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 GSX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 228,928 miles

both side front flexi brake pipes slightly cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2010 228,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

both side front flexi brake pipes slightly cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 212,289 miles

both sides front d bush slight play/steering column slight play/exhaust corroding/near side rear tyre wearing/both sides front flexi cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2009 212,289 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both sides front d bush slight play/steering column slight play/exhaust corroding/near side rear tyre wearing/both sides front flexi cracking

Pass 2 May 2008 200,104 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 200,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 187,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 187,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 173,645 miles

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

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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R116 GSX is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R116 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R116 GSX registered?

R116 GSX is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R116 GSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 GSX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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