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A940 RSH

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,487 mi
Last recorded224,487 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA940 RSH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 224,487 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 217,753 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 217,753 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 211,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 205,956 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 205,879 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 200,651 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 200,622 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 158,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 155,849 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 152,722 miles

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))

Fail 28 Mar 2018 151,665 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 145,693 miles

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

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Fail 24 Mar 2017 145,693 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 137,217 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 137,217 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 129,748 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 129,748 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 124,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 120,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 117,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 112,762 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 112,762 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 98,601 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 98,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,768 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 94,768 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 88,865 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 79,362 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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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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What year was A940 RSH registered?

A940 RSH is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A940 RSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A940 RSH shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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