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V552 JRD

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,009 mi
Last recorded71,009 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 JRD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,009 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,284 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,650 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,428 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,026 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,591 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 62,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,459 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 62,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,121 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 59,121 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 54,235 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 54,234 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,124 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 49,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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V552 JRD is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V552 JRD, 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 V552 JRD registered?

V552 JRD is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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