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V85 DBL

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,263 mi
Last recorded34,263 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 DBL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 34,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,891 miles

Cut in nsf tyre but not exposing any cords

Fail 16 May 2017 32,824 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Cut in nsf tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 17 May 2016 32,391 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 32,089 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,477 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 31,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,689 miles

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,126 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,048 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

srs light on

Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,098 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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V85 DBL is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V85 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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V85 DBL is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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