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R125 HDW

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,748 mi
Last recorded151,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 HDW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 151,748 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

freeplay in steering rack pinion near limit

Pass 7 Jan 2015 151,743 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake fluid poor condition

coolant low

freeplay in steering rack pinion near limit

parking brake imbalanced on rbt

Fail 5 Jan 2015 151,743 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake fluid poor condition

coolant low

freeplay in steering rack pinion near limit

Pass 23 Dec 2013 149,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

driver seat belt fraying

nsf tyre worn on out side edge

rear jacking points slight corrosion both sides

slight corrosion osf and nsf

slight knock from steering

Fail 2 Jan 2013 145,387 miles

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

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

horn tone poor

pas belt slipping

Pass 2 Jan 2013 145,387 miles

horn tone poor

pas belt slipping

Fail 19 Dec 2011 141,508 miles

Rear tyres worn // front brake hoses perishing // front no plate damaged

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 141,508 miles

Rear tyres worn // front brake hoses perishing // front no plate damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2010 137,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2010 137,591 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 134,034 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 134,034 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 131,246 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 131,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 128,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 123,465 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 123,465 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 121,845 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 121,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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R125 HDW is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HDW, 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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What year was R125 HDW registered?

R125 HDW is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R125 HDW safe to buy?

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