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F803 ROY

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,959 mi
Last recorded136,959 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF803 ROY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 136,959 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 136,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 136,929 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 133,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front top suspension mount support bearing rough

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,627 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 120,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 110,086 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front t,c,a rubber bushes perished

rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 103,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

most suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 103,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

most suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,744 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 100,744 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,839 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 94,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

power steering pipes have surface rust

Pass 26 Jan 2007 93,210 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 93,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bonnet holding on o/s catch only

Pass 1 Dec 2005 90,079 miles

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

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

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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F803 ROY is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F803 ROY, 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 F803 ROY registered?

F803 ROY is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 March 1993.

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