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R116 VLK

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,837 mi
Last recorded170,837 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 VLK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 170,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 161,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 155,563 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 150,405 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 150,403 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 140,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 132,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 125,438 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

re4ar exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 11 Apr 2014 119,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,301 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box mounting incomplete but exhaust still supported

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,401 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 107,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 101,220 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,194 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 86,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

charging fanbelt frayed

Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,939 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 64,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 59,462 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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R116 VLK is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R116 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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R116 VLK is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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