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A20 YSR

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,538 mi
Last recorded96,538 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 YSR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 96,538 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 94,539 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,233 miles

both front lower sills dented

Fail 25 Aug 2011 90,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front lower sills dented

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,341 miles

Both front and rear brake pads - friction lining appears to be getting low - advise removal of wheels for better inspection.

Exhaust system appears to hang low in centre

Offside and nearside outer body sills damaged towards front of vehicle - appears to be jacking damage

All four tyres are load index for standard passenger car. Strongly advise higher load index/reinforced tyres for this vehicle.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 87,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front and rear brake pads - friction lining appears to be getting low - advise removal of wheels for better inspection.

Exhaust system appears to hang low in centre

Offside and nearside outer body sills damaged towards front of vehicle - appears to be jacking damage

All four tyres are load index for standard passenger car. Strongly advise higher load index/reinforced tyres for this vehicle.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 83,802 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 81,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 81,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,262 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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A20 YSR is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 144,124 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 A20 YSR, 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 32 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 A20 YSR registered?

A20 YSR is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is A20 YSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 YSR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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