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B9 PUR

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,178 mi
Last recorded175,178 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 PUR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2023 175,178 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near Anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 174,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 174,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 171,450 miles

Offside Front Both front tyres edges slightly wearing

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Pass 6 Jan 2020 167,008 miles

Both front link rubbers/bushes deteriorated

Offside Chassis poorly repaired

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

Rear registration delaminated unlikely to be misread

Fail 6 Jan 2020 167,008 miles

Both front link rubbers/bushes deteriorated

Offside Chassis poorly repaired

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

Rear registration delaminated unlikely to be misread

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 163,500 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATED (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 163,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CENTRE (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CENTRE (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATED (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 158,749 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 158,749 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 154,479 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 154,479 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 150,068 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 150,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 146,473 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 146,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf tyre wearing on the out edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 139,039 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 138,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 136,828 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 136,828 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 134,952 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 131,600 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 127,438 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 122,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 121,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 120,078 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 118,284 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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B9 PUR is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 144,611 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 B9 PUR, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B9 PUR is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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