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V990 MBL

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,475 mi
Last recorded78,475 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 MBL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 78,475 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 78,168 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 78,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,777 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,345 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 76,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,072 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 75,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 74,993 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 74,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,656 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 66,832 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,015 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 53,247 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

nearside front bottom arm bush slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,247 miles

nearside front bottom arm bush slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 26 Nov 2007 52,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight deteration in nearside front bottom arm bush

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,856 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 46,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,335 miles

O/S STEERING RACK BOOT LEAKING [ON LIMIT]

REAR INDCATERS SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

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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V990 MBL is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V990 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 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 V990 MBL registered?

V990 MBL is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V990 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V990 MBL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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