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VDZ 8272

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,660 mi
Last recorded40,660 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 8272
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 40,660 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 40,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 39,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 49,049 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 49,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,528 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 38,528 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 38,105 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 38,105 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,387 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 36,387 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,299 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust slightly detetiorated

Pass 23 Nov 2013 27,252 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2012 24,844 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2012 24,844 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2011 21,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,794 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 16,794 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 9,394 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 3,086 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 56,765 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 35,916 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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VDZ 8272 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VDZ 8272, 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 VDZ 8272 registered?

VDZ 8272 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is VDZ 8272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDZ 8272 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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