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W96 YGG

2000 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,999 mi
Last recorded40,999 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo 900 Series70,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 YGG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,999 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 40,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,752 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,752 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 32,272 miles

kick on n/s front brake

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2006 32,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four brake discs corroded

kick on n/s front brake

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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W96 YGG is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 W96 YGG, 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 W96 YGG registered?

W96 YGG is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W96 YGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W96 YGG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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