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R137 BAY

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,104 mi
Last recorded151,104 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 BAY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 151,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 149,138 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 146,886 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 146,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 144,781 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 141,953 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 139,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 134,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 129,540 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are showing signs of cracks. (no ply showing at time of test.)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 129,540 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are showing signs of cracks. (no ply showing at time of test.)

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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R137 BAY is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R137 BAY, 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 R137 BAY registered?

R137 BAY is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R137 BAY safe to buy?

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