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S552 GUF

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,629 mi
Last recorded211,629 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 GUF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 211,629 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 211,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

CORRODED REAR TAIL PIPE.

PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL.

TYRE'S WORN ON EDGE.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 205,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 201,019 miles

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

blue leds fitted to front

nearside and offside front brake backing plates corroded

turbo arm disconnected

Pass 31 Jan 2014 193,783 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2013 184,844 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 174,558 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 163,172 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 163,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

rear discs are corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 150,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 140,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 126,972 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 126,972 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 112,829 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 112,829 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S552 GUF is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S552 GUF, 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 S552 GUF registered?

S552 GUF is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is S552 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 GUF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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