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S486 SGA

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,952 mi
Last recorded68,952 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 SGA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,952 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 68,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,800 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,420 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 64,420 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,887 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 56,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,177 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 50,332 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake disc sheilds poor

both rear main arms corroded

n/s/f side lamp dim

Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,555 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

various components of front and rear suspension as excess corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,942 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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S486 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 S486 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 S486 SGA registered?

S486 SGA is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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