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V839 DBL

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 DBL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 78,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,402 miles

ns+osf track rods have a little play

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,485 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,643 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 74,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 73,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 71,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,808 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,505 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,428 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 51,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 45,523 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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V839 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 87.5%.

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 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 V839 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 V839 DBL registered?

V839 DBL is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V839 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V839 DBL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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