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V557 JRD

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,694 mi
Last recorded76,694 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 JRD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,694 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 76,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,245 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 70,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,920 miles

alternater drive belt condition very poor

washer jet aims could be better

Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,510 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 49,175 miles

Front lower arm, rear bushes worn

Slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Oct 2005 40,679 miles

both rear indicators going white

hand brake travel / play in steering coloumn

oil leak on oil filter housing auto box leaking

wipers starting to smear slightly

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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V557 JRD is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 66,681 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 V557 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V557 JRD?

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What year was V557 JRD registered?

V557 JRD is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V557 JRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 JRD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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