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V837 DBL

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,908 mi
Last recorded82,908 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 DBL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 82,908 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,435 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,287 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 69,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,157 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 63,157 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 53,073 miles

lower steering coupling has some play

n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes starting to split

o/s/f susp leg leaking only just acceptablefor test

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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V837 DBL is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V837 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 V837 DBL registered?

V837 DBL is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V837 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V837 DBL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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