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A917 KNG

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,417 mi
Last recorded147,417 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA917 KNG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 147,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 147,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 147,417 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 147,417 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, near trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to tread(185/65R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Number plate lamp very dim

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 147,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES AND HAS A NAIL IN IT. 185/64/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 147,417 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES AND HAS A NAIL IN IT. 185/64/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 142,651 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 142,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Horn sound very poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge(185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 138,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,822 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 134,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 131,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 128,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 124,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 124,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 120,867 miles

Front both brakes binding slightly

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,342 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 118,342 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,927 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,282 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 114,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 110,308 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 106,498 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 106,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 105,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 100,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 97,326 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 94,024 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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A917 KNG is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A917 KNG, 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 A917 KNG registered?

A917 KNG is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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