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V772 DBL

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,084 mi
Last recorded80,084 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV772 DBL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 80,084 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2015 80,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 77,632 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 77,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 75,884 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 134,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,485 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,599 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 73,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 68,910 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 68,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,673 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 64,673 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,034 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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V772 DBL is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V772 DBL, 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 V772 DBL registered?

V772 DBL is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V772 DBL safe to buy?

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