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R139 VOD

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,130 mi
Last recorded152,130 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 VOD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2009 152,130 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2009 152,130 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 125,899 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 118,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 114,034 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 114,034 miles

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on edges.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 113,940 miles

ADVISE SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN U.J//SMALL CRACKS IN WINDSCREEN

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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R139 VOD is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R139 VOD, 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 R139 VOD?

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What year was R139 VOD registered?

R139 VOD is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R139 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 VOD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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