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SIW 7241

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,290 mi
Last recorded135,290 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 7241
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2010 135,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

OS STEERING RACK INNER JIONT HAS SOME SLACK IN JOINT

OSF TYRE HAS CRACKS STARTING TO APPEAR IN TREAD

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Sep 2009 132,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 132,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 130,248 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 128,402 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 126,198 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 126,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 123,142 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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SIW 7241 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SIW 7241, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIW 7241 registered?

SIW 7241 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is SIW 7241 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 7241 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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