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S480 SGA

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 SGA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,118 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,516 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,462 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,072 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/+n/s front brake disc dust plates corosion

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,060 miles

fuel line unions coroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 79,060 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel line unions coroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,742 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 76,742 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,936 miles

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

o/s + n/s front brake back plates coroded

o/s rear tyre condition perished

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,567 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 73,567 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,297 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,021 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 59,436 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,690 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 54,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

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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S480 SGA is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 66,681 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 S480 SGA, 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 27 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S480 SGA registered?

S480 SGA is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S480 SGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S480 SGA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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