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789 LFM

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,007 mi
Last recorded201,007 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration789 LFM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 201,007 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2025 201,007 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 201,007 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 201,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 201,007 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 201,007 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 201,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 201,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 201,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 200,693 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 199,662 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 199,565 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 198,481 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 197,068 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 196,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 194,951 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 194,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2011 193,596 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 193,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 192,252 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2009 190,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 188,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 185,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 182,411 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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789 LFM is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 142,048 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 789 LFM, 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 33 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 789 LFM registered?

789 LFM is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is 789 LFM safe to buy?

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