MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery has some movement,though held securely
both front road wheels have outer rim damage
both rear brake discs corroded on the lips
emmissions control advice lamp illuminated on the dashboard
nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder
offside wiper blade split on the tips,though effectively clearing the windscreen at time of test
parking brake cables mounting assembley on the rear axle worn,though secure at time of test
rear tow bar electrical socket has some damage
service brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn in an area,though secure and still serviceable
unable to clearly visualise rear brake pads
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery has some movement,though held securely
both front road wheels have outer rim damage
both rear brake discs corroded on the lips
emmissions control advice lamp illuminated on the dashboard
nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder
offside wiper blade split on the tips,though effectively clearing the windscreen at time of test
parking brake cables mounting assembley on the rear axle worn,though secure at time of test
rear tow bar electrical socket has some damage
service brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn in an area,though secure and still serviceable
unable to clearly visualise rear brake pads
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
other exhaust sections weakening by corrosion in areas
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
other exhaust sections weakening by corrosion in areas
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damp areas around and on power steering pump, and steering rack, though not any leaks at time of test
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder
offside front tyre and both sides rear have shoulder wear
parking brake cable rear axle mounting assembley worn
slight damage to offside headlight lense
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both sides rear road wheels detectable noise when rotated, though not to excess at time of test
damp areas around and on power steering pump, and steering rack, though not any leaks at time of test
nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder
offside front tyre and both sides rear have shoulder wear
parking brake cable rear axle mounting assembley worn
slight damage to offside headlight lense
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dampness around steering rack,but not leaking on test
nearside rear brake disc corroded on lip
nearside rear seat belt connecter cover missing
noise detectable at both rear wheels when rotated
offside front and nearside rear road wheels damaged
parking brake lever almost at maximum travel
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dampness around steering rack pinion area but no signs of leaking on test
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dampness around steering rack pinion area but no signs of leaking on test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bulb failure warning light on intermittently but no lamps out
exhaust emission fault warning light on
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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R123 GNV is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 R123 GNV, 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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R123 GNV is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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