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R134 DNW

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,640 mi
Last recorded170,640 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 DNW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 170,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 165,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 160,242 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 154,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

back box outer cover coroded bad

Pass 15 Dec 2021 149,481 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 144,820 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 144,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 140,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 140,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,452 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 128,954 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 123,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 122,504 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2014 117,114 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 112,083 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,897 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 105,897 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 101,268 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 101,268 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,680 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,817 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,556 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 87,174 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,713 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 86,486 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2005 84,996 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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R134 DNW is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R134 DNW, 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 R134 DNW registered?

R134 DNW is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R134 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 DNW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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