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TBZ 9691

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

172,833 mi
Last recorded172,833 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 9691
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 172,833 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 172,833 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 171,985 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 171,985 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 170,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Belt frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 170,973 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Plate broken and loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp conversion sticker on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Belt frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp conversion sticker on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 162,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Case damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen present (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 162,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Case damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen present (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 162,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 151,556 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 145,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 138,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 138,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 131,090 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 131,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 127,559 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,716 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 113,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 106,381 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 104,152 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,887 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,800 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,877 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 75,877 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,811 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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TBZ 9691 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 TBZ 9691, 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 TBZ 9691 registered?

TBZ 9691 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is TBZ 9691 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 9691 shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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