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R123 GNV

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

269,349 mi
Last recorded269,349 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 GNV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 269,349 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 269,349 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 261,039 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 261,030 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 251,190 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 251,182 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 238,014 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 238,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 224,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 207,893 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 207,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 192,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 190,088 miles

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?

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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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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