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R128 VLK

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,479 mi
Last recorded107,479 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 VLK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 107,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 105,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,510 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,024 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,835 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 89,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,789 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,535 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,944 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,165 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,887 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 34,519 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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R128 VLK is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R128 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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R128 VLK is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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