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DEZ 9682

1992 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

201,800 mi
Last recorded201,800 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 9682
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 201,800 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 195,440 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 195,440 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 195,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 195,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 195,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 195,139 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 194,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 194,838 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 194,430 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 194,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 193,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 192,803 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 192,802 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 192,052 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 192,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 191,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 189,859 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 189,858 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 188,841 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 188,841 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 187,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 187,606 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 186,066 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 186,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 184,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 184,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 182,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 180,151 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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DEZ 9682 is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DEZ 9682, 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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DEZ 9682 is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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