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R140 NWT

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,872 mi
Last recorded164,872 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 NWT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 164,872 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 158,710 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 153,837 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 153,837 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2009 146,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 144,520 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 144,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 131,205 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 131,205 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 118,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 109,932 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 109,931 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer is holed and blowing

Pass 28 Nov 2005 93,380 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2005 93,045 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

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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R140 NWT is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R140 NWT, 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 R140 NWT registered?

R140 NWT is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R140 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 NWT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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