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V833 DGP

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,175 mi
Last recorded95,175 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 DGP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,175 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF Tyre flat

NSF back plate rubbing on disc

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect sill condition

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle has been stood for a period of time vehicle steering suspension and brake components have surface corrosion.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 95,170 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF Tyre flat

NSF back plate rubbing on disc

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect sill condition

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle has been stood for a period of time vehicle steering suspension and brake components have surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,935 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 93,883 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 91,055 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,799 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,539 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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V833 DGP is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V833 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.

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What year was V833 DGP registered?

V833 DGP is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V833 DGP safe to buy?

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