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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front anti-roll bar link rubbers ageing and cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Flexible brake hose ageing and cracking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Section of Exhaust System Corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OIL LEAK PRESENT
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Indicator switch faulty stalk broken (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OIL LEAK PRESENT
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
engine oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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A940 RSH is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,366 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 A940 RSH, 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 29 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A940 RSH is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is A940 RSH safe to buy?
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