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R131 EHP

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

165,808 mi
Last recorded165,808 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 EHP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 165,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 163,493 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 163,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 161,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 161,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 157,938 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 153,658 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 153,658 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 149,210 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 149,208 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 141,311 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 141,311 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 134,366 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 128,555 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 128,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 122,369 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 122,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2015 117,046 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 117,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,031 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 106,061 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 105,873 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,398 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 100,398 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 95,418 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 95,418 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,262 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 82,177 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 82,168 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 71,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,396 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 61,396 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 51,820 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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R131 EHP is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R131 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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R131 EHP is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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