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V892 MOB

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,511 mi
Last recorded52,511 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 MOB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,511 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 52,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 52,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,328 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,596 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,295 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,646 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,566 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,355 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 34,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,110 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,180 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 24,620 miles

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

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

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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V892 MOB is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V892 MOB, 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 V892 MOB registered?

V892 MOB is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V892 MOB safe to buy?

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