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B9 PDB

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,751 mi
Last recorded136,751 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 PDB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 136,751 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 136,722 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 136,642 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer Sill protectors fitted both sides

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 134,335 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering rack has a slight misting of fluid

Pass 16 Jun 2016 134,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 133,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 132,867 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 132,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 131,648 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 131,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 129,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 125,255 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 121,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 116,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 112,408 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 112,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B9 PDB is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B9 PDB, 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 B9 PDB registered?

B9 PDB is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 July 1993.

Is B9 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 PDB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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