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V553 JRD

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 JRD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 77,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

power steering pipes corroded steering rack area

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2017 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,054 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,849 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 72,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,031 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,320 miles

Oil leak

near side rear mud flap insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,804 miles

n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

n\s\r centre seats outer seat belt fraying

side lights working just not very bright

Fail 10 Aug 2009 53,803 miles

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

n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

n\s\r centre seats outer seat belt fraying

side lights working just not very bright

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,549 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 50,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,307 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 41,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 34,906 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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V553 JRD is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V553 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 V553 JRD registered?

V553 JRD is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V553 JRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V553 JRD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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