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V96 MBY

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,323 mi
Last recorded130,323 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 MBY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 130,323 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,271 miles

Front For light inoperative

Handbrake, travelling high

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Pass 9 Sep 2022 129,465 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 129,464 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 128,644 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 127,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 127,262 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 126,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 125,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,073 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 124,348 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 124,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 122,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 121,446 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 118,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 116,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 116,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 114,146 miles

oil leak from engine and auto box

front flexi hoses perished

lower arm bushes have slight movement (split)

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Oct 2009 114,146 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front flexi hoses perished

lower arm bushes have slight movement (split)

oil leak from engine and auto box

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Nov 2008 100,557 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 100,557 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 88,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,811 miles

fault on ignition switch needs attension

Fail 29 Nov 2006 75,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fault on ignition switch intermitantly looses lights and wipers ect

Pass 5 Dec 2005 59,984 miles

ADVANCE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 59,984 miles

ADVANCE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V96 MBY is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V96 MBY, 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 V96 MBY registered?

V96 MBY is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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