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R931 LHT

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,926 mi
Last recorded183,926 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 LHT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 183,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread - not exposing ply or cords

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust held by electrical cable

different profile tyres on front to rear axles

fuel cap top missing

hazard warning light switch cover missing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 183,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread - not exposing ply or cords

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust held by electrical cable

different profile tyres on front to rear axles

fuel cap top missing

hazard warning light switch cover missing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 177,073 miles

Play in both track rod arm inner ball joints

Fail 9 Dec 2016 177,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in both track rod arm inner ball joints

Pass 17 Sep 2015 170,461 miles

Track rods have slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2014 164,047 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 160,294 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front wiper blades worn

nearside rear brake noisey

Fail 6 Jun 2013 160,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

slight play in NSF steering arm

Pass 25 May 2012 156,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres on 3mm

both rear tyres on 3mm

coolant bottle empty

Pass 16 May 2011 152,826 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 147,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2008 138,618 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 132,418 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 132,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 112,308 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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R931 LHT is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,366 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 R931 LHT, 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 29 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R931 LHT registered?

R931 LHT is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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