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R17 SFS

2000 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,864 mi
Last recorded45,864 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo 900 Series70,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 SFS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 45,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 45,168 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,437 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,826 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 41,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,949 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,268 miles

rear brakes are grabbing

Fail 26 Aug 2016 37,258 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,040 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 34,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise in steering column

small cut in side wall off side rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,861 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 27,858 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,525 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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R17 SFS is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 70,399 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 R17 SFS, 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 26 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R17 SFS registered?

R17 SFS is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is R17 SFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 SFS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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