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C6 KWC

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,831 mi
Last recorded188,831 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 KWC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 188,831 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 186,253 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 181,675 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

some washer jets blocked

Pass 27 Jun 2020 177,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 173,601 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 168,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 163,871 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 161,041 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 161,041 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 161,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil 0/s n/s rear (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 161,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear boot lock

front discs corroded

n/s/f + o/s/f suspension bushes perrishing

n/s/f side light lens damage

n/s/f tyre slight wall damage

o/s/f brake sticky

oil leak

rear exhaust securement

Fail 20 Aug 2014 161,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 161,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 161,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 160,528 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 160,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 160,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 160,051 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 158,752 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 158,752 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 153,246 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 153,246 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 145,218 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 139,864 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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C6 KWC is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 148,132 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 C6 KWC, 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 36 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 C6 KWC registered?

C6 KWC is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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