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AAZ 8513

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,551 mi
Last recorded171,551 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 8513
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 171,551 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 171,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 169,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 169,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 169,318 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF seat belt extended

Pass 20 Jun 2011 165,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 163,061 miles

All tyres have age cracks but not through to cords

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 163,061 miles

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

All tyres have age cracks but not through to cords

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 160,925 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 159,599 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 158,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 156,681 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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AAZ 8513 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AAZ 8513, 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 AAZ 8513 registered?

AAZ 8513 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is AAZ 8513 safe to buy?

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