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V655 MDP

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,854 mi
Last recorded77,854 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 MDP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 77,854 miles

nail in nsr tyre

os handbrake shoes noisey

slight play in both front lower arm bushs

Fail 23 Oct 2010 77,854 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

os handbrake shoes noisey

slight play in both front lower arm bushs

Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,105 miles

Both front indicators turning white

Both front lower arm inner bushes cracked & movement

Handbrake travel high

OS Front link arm lower gaiter split

Tyres: NSF 6mm OSF 6mm NSR 4mm OSR 4mm Size: 205/65R15

Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,489 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,995 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,950 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 52,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 46,084 miles

ajust handbrake cable (lever travel)

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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V655 MDP is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V655 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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What year was V655 MDP registered?

V655 MDP is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V655 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 MDP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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