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B5 TDB

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,930 mi
Last recorded134,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 TDB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 134,930 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc cover corroded

Nearside Front brake disc cover corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 134,930 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front brake disc cover corroded

Nearside Front brake disc cover corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 132,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system weak

Fail 6 Jul 2017 132,459 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system weak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 129,833 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 129,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested tail pipe blocked (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 127,890 miles

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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 127,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 125,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight near side front brake bind

Pass 5 Aug 2013 123,167 miles

drivers door mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 120,360 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 120,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 118,989 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 118,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 114,411 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 114,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 110,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 110,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 105,469 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 105,469 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 90,498 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 77,638 miles

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

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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B5 TDB is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 144,124 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 B5 TDB, 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 32 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B5 TDB is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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