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V831 DGP

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,528 mi
Last recorded101,528 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 DGP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,528 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,855 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 99,855 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,581 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,032 miles

service light on/rear suspension low

Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,059 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 94,476 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,691 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2010 93,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 87,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 80,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,588 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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V831 DGP is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 V831 DGP, 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

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What year was V831 DGP registered?

V831 DGP is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V831 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V831 DGP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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