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V653 MDP

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,419 mi
Last recorded109,419 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 MDP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,419 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,084 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 107,084 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 101,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 101,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush 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 13 Apr 2012 97,524 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 97,524 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,967 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 94,156 miles

NS front fog lamp in-op

Tyres: NSF 7mm OSF 7mm NSR 4mm OSR 5mm Size: 205/65r15

Pass 9 Oct 2009 90,809 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 90,703 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf spot light not working

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,332 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,030 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 66,001 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V653 MDP is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V653 MDP, 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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V653 MDP is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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