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B15 WHW

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,765 mi
Last recorded67,765 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 WHW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,765 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 67,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,101 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 63,097 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 56,471 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,432 miles

Main fuel line connectors corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 45,039 miles

Front number plate cracked but still legible.

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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B15 WHW is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B15 WHW, 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 B15 WHW registered?

B15 WHW is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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