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VIG 5942

1999 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,138 mi
Last recorded125,138 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo 900 Series66,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 5942
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 125,138 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play on steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

o/s&n/s inner sills corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2025 125,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 7 Nov 2024 123,342 miles

Slight leak from steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2024 123,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2023 121,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear silencers have slight leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,686 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 118,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,693 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,660 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 112,587 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 112,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,476 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 109,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,139 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,457 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,535 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,950 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 88,950 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 85,426 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,957 miles

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

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

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

outer sills covered with plastic unable to assess

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,739 miles

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

park brake reserve travel near limit

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,691 miles

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

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

parking brake reserve travel low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,154 miles

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

o/s front side lamp dim

outer sills covered with plastic moulding unable to assess

Fail 24 Apr 2008 65,154 miles

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

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

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

o/s front side lamp dim

outer sills covered with plastic moulding unable to assess

Pass 1 May 2007 57,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,286 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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VIG 5942 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 74.1%.

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 VIG 5942, 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 VIG 5942 registered?

VIG 5942 is a 1999 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for VIG 5942 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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