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148,077 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery Tray Area Corroded
Coolant leak ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
N/s/f Wheel Arch Corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Reverse Lights Not Working
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear and O/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system held up with wire (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
N/s/f Wheel Arch Corroded
Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system held up with wire (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
N/s/f Wheel Arch Corroded
Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Prop shaft bearing has slight play center bearing bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear unable to full inspect seat belts ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear most seats missing at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust mounting bracket broken
rear most seats missing at time of test
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front suspension bushes perished
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
front suspension bushes perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust system held up with wire
n/s of steering rack oily
unable to fully inspect rear most seat belts due to seats missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front brake pipes perished
n/s/f tyre worn on edge
slight exhaust manifold blow
steering rack oily
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front brake hoses slight cracking/perished
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
steering rack slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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R125 EHP is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R125 EHP, 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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R125 EHP is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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