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V656 MDP

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,156 mi
Last recorded87,156 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 MDP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 87,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to central pipe sleeve join. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear wheel arch and outer sill in rusty condition

Fail 28 Mar 2022 87,021 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to central pipe sleeve join. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear wheel arch and outer sill in rusty condition

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,295 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 80,067 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe fractured and weak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and fractured pipe both ends (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust center and rear silencers in corroded condition

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and offside light weak (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 74,427 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear outer side lamp not working,advise attention.

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

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

Slight oil leak from power steering rack pinion area.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of cener pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 65,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 233 + clean connections (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 233 + clean connections (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,753 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,059 miles

Front tires wearing on edges 205/65/15

Fail 15 Oct 2015 61,059 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front tires wearing on edges 205/65/15

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,307 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 51,815 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,148 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,148 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,462 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,921 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 30,773 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V656 MDP is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V656 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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V656 MDP is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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