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W298 UGM

2000 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,109 mi
Last recorded103,109 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo 900 Series70,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 UGM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 103,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak

steering rack gaitors damp

Fail 7 May 2013 102,046 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 102,046 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 93,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 84,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 64,926 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 64,926 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 55,710 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 45,825 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 37,066 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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W298 UGM is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W298 UGM, 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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What year was W298 UGM registered?

W298 UGM is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W298 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 UGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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