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E15 CEW

1993 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,369 mi
Last recorded133,369 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 CEW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 133,369 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 133,369 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 133,369 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 133,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 Oct 2022 133,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Oct 2021 131,534 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 128,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 125,375 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 120,773 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 118,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 113,117 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 108,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,382 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,577 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 108,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 105,105 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 105,105 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 102,656 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 102,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 100,074 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 97,785 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 92,480 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 87,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 87,049 miles

Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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E15 CEW is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E15 CEW, 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 E15 CEW registered?

E15 CEW is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is E15 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 CEW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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