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308 BLF

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,792 mi
Last recorded131,792 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration308 BLF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 131,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,792 miles

Rear axle diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,616 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 126,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 124,021 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 124,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 121,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 118,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 118,551 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,964 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,322 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,359 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 106,824 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 106,824 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 106,504 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 106,504 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 106,300 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 104,101 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 102,788 miles

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2007 100,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 98,026 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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308 BLF is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 144,611 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 308 BLF, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 308 BLF registered?

308 BLF is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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