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A15 TVM

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,990 mi
Last recorded122,990 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TVM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 122,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,616 miles

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

Rear tailgate shocks weakened

Fail 21 Jul 2020 121,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear tailgate shocks weakened

Pass 27 Jun 2019 119,716 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight grease.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,770 miles

Both front sidelights glass broken but no incorrect light visible

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner worn

Fail 12 Jul 2018 118,770 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front sidelights glass broken but no incorrect light visible

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner worn

Pass 23 Jun 2017 117,498 miles

Both front tyres worn and offside rear tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,140 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 114,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 113,685 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,685 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 112,390 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 112,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 111,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 111,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 109,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,085 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 109,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 107,861 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 107,861 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 105,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 103,202 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 103,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 101,654 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 100,584 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 97,851 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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A15 TVM is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 A15 TVM, 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 A15 TVM registered?

A15 TVM is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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