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W253 WFG

2000 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,329 mi
Last recorded92,329 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo 900 Series70,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 WFG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,790 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,899 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,899 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,617 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 62,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 49,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 42,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 36,643 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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W253 WFG is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W253 WFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W253 WFG?

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What year was W253 WFG registered?

W253 WFG is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W253 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 WFG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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