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R133 VLK

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,751 mi
Last recorded59,751 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 VLK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 59,751 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 59,751 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2007 43,307 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,424 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,437 miles

front indicator starting to seperate

front number plate cracked

off side front tyre wearing on edges

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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R133 VLK is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R133 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R133 VLK?

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What year was R133 VLK registered?

R133 VLK is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R133 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 VLK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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