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A18 GMF

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,944 mi
Last recorded106,944 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GMF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 106,944 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 106,944 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

left hand bonnet catch not locking

Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,628 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 104,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 103,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Aug 2007 100,640 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 100,640 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 98,703 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 98,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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A18 GMF is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 A18 GMF, 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 A18 GMF registered?

A18 GMF is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is A18 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 GMF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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