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R960 TKP

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,208 mi
Last recorded137,208 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 TKP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,208 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 137,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres perished

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust protruding from side of car

Sharp edge on bonnet

Pass 20 Jan 2017 135,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 135,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported in engine bay along top of radiator (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 135,256 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located after being jacked up (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located after being jacked up (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 128,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 122,308 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 122,306 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 109,845 miles

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

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

n/s/r light lens broken and taped up

Fail 19 Sep 2011 109,842 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light lens broken and taped up

Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 98,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 90,974 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 82,276 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 82,275 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 56,905 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 56,903 miles

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

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

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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R960 TKP is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R960 TKP, 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 R960 TKP registered?

R960 TKP is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is R960 TKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 TKP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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