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B3 DOR

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

165,126 mi
Last recorded165,126 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DOR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 165,126 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 163,218 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 163,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 160,910 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 158,721 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 158,721 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 156,756 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 156,754 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 154,494 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 154,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 151,567 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 151,561 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 148,827 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 145,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 142,543 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 142,525 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 138,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 138,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 134,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,340 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 128,314 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 122,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 122,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 116,211 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 110,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 105,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 99,683 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 99,683 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 94,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 89,099 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 89,099 miles

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

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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B3 DOR is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 B3 DOR, 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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B3 DOR is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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