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V971 MBL

2000 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,368 mi
Last recorded86,368 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo 900 Series70,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 MBL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 86,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 20 Nov 2018 86,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,351 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,169 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,745 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,047 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,545 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 60,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,144 miles

OSF wheel bearing very slight noise when rotated

Pass 1 Dec 2010 51,506 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 51,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,333 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 46,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,852 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 40,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,281 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 35,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,003 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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V971 MBL is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 70,399 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 V971 MBL, 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 26 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V971 MBL is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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